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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,179.93, 825,272.74 and 250,450.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,179.93, 825,272.74 and 250,450.90 is: 375,677.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,179.93 : 825,272.74 = 250,450.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,179.93/825,272.74 = 250,450.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,179.93x = 825,272.74 × 250,450.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,179.93x = 206,690,300,478.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,690,300,478.47/550,179.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,677.65

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