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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,036.95, 1,275,288.25 and 250,997.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,036.95, 1,275,288.25 and 250,997.60 is: 376,565.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,036.95 : 1,275,288.25 = 250,997.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,036.95/1,275,288.25 = 250,997.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,036.95x = 1,275,288.25 × 250,997.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,036.95x = 320,094,293,089.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,094,293,089.55/850,036.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,565.15

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