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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,435.97, 1,386,654 and 250,517.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,435.97, 1,386,654 and 250,517.25 is: 375,775.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,435.97 : 1,386,654 = 250,517.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,435.97/1,386,654 = 250,517.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,435.97x = 1,386,654 × 250,517.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,435.97x = 347,380,746,781.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,380,746,781.50/924,435.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,775.89

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