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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,391.25, 1,262,086.88 and 250,415.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,391.25, 1,262,086.88 and 250,415.25 is: 375,622.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,391.25 : 1,262,086.88 = 250,415.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,391.25/1,262,086.88 = 250,415.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,391.25x = 1,262,086.88 × 250,415.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,391.25x = 316,045,800,324.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,045,800,324.84/841,391.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,622.88

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