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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849,266.92, 1,274,120.78 and 250,249.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849,266.92, 1,274,120.78 and 250,249.32 is: 375,438.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849,266.92 : 1,274,120.78 = 250,249.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849,266.92/1,274,120.78 = 250,249.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849,266.92x = 1,274,120.78 × 250,249.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849,266.92x = 318,847,858,792.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,847,858,792.87/849,266.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,438.92

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