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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,595.90, 1,371,893.85 and 249,747.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,595.90, 1,371,893.85 and 249,747.90 is: 374,621.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,595.90 : 1,371,893.85 = 249,747.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,595.90/1,371,893.85 = 249,747.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,595.90x = 1,371,893.85 × 249,747.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,595.90x = 342,627,608,060.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,627,608,060.42/914,595.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,621.85

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