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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,594.90, 1,286,254.35 and 250,240.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,594.90, 1,286,254.35 and 250,240.61 is: 375,320.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,594.90 : 1,286,254.35 = 250,240.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,594.90/1,286,254.35 = 250,240.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,594.90x = 1,286,254.35 × 250,240.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,594.90x = 321,873,076,374.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,873,076,374.79/857,594.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,320.65

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