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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849,667.68, 1,274,063.22 and 250,551

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849,667.68, 1,274,063.22 and 250,551 is: 375,697.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849,667.68 : 1,274,063.22 = 250,551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849,667.68/1,274,063.22 = 250,551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849,667.68x = 1,274,063.22 × 250,551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849,667.68x = 319,217,813,834.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,217,813,834.22/849,667.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,697.25

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