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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849,921.19, 1,274,584.70 and 250,723.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849,921.19, 1,274,584.70 and 250,723.33 is: 375,997.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849,921.19 : 1,274,584.70 = 250,723.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849,921.19/1,274,584.70 = 250,723.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849,921.19x = 1,274,584.70 × 250,723.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849,921.19x = 319,568,122,910.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,568,122,910.70/849,921.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,997.36

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