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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849,995.04, 1,275,225.40 and 250,956

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849,995.04, 1,275,225.40 and 250,956 is: 376,502.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849,995.04 : 1,275,225.40 = 250,956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849,995.04/1,275,225.40 = 250,956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849,995.04x = 1,275,225.40 × 250,956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849,995.04x = 320,025,465,482.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,025,465,482.40/849,995.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,502.74

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