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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,179.95, 825,272.76 and 250,450.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,179.95, 825,272.76 and 250,450.91 is: 375,677.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,179.95 : 825,272.76 = 250,450.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,179.95/825,272.76 = 250,450.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,179.95x = 825,272.76 × 250,450.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,179.95x = 206,690,309,613.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,690,309,613.85/550,179.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,677.65

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