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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,366.16, 825,552.12 and 250,637.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,366.16, 825,552.12 and 250,637.72 is: 375,957.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,366.16 : 825,552.12 = 250,637.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,366.16/825,552.12 = 250,637.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,366.16x = 825,552.12 × 250,637.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,366.16x = 206,914,501,097.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,914,501,097.97/550,366.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,957.89

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