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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849,996.04, 1,275,226.90 and 250,957

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849,996.04, 1,275,226.90 and 250,957 is: 376,504.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849,996.04 : 1,275,226.90 = 250,957 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849,996.04/1,275,226.90 = 250,957/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849,996.04x = 1,275,226.90 × 250,957
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849,996.04x = 320,027,117,143.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,027,117,143.30/849,996.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,504.24

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