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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,176.99, 825,268.33 and 250,447.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,176.99, 825,268.33 and 250,447.95 is: 375,673.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,176.99 : 825,268.33 = 250,447.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,176.99/825,268.33 = 250,447.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,176.99x = 825,268.33 × 250,447.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,176.99x = 206,686,763,917.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,686,763,917.06/550,176.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,673.23

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