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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,189.53, 825,287.18 and 250,460.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,189.53, 825,287.18 and 250,460.51 is: 375,692.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,189.53 : 825,287.18 = 250,460.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,189.53/825,287.18 = 250,460.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,189.53x = 825,287.18 × 250,460.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,189.53x = 206,701,842,620.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,701,842,620.52/550,189.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,692.07

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