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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,329.54, 825,497.31 and 250,601.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,329.54, 825,497.31 and 250,601.16 is: 375,903.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,329.54 : 825,497.31 = 250,601.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,329.54/825,497.31 = 250,601.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,329.54x = 825,497.31 × 250,601.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,329.54x = 206,870,583,462.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,870,583,462.88/550,329.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,903.11

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