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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,190.46, 825,288.78 and 250,461.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,190.46, 825,288.78 and 250,461.38 is: 375,693.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,190.46 : 825,288.78 = 250,461.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,190.46/825,288.78 = 250,461.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,190.46x = 825,288.78 × 250,461.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,190.46x = 206,702,966,737.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,702,966,737.32/550,190.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,693.48

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