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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,726.58, 832,202.91 and 250,974.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,726.58, 832,202.91 and 250,974.83 is: 376,513.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,726.58 : 832,202.91 = 250,974.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,726.58/832,202.91 = 250,974.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,726.58x = 832,202.91 × 250,974.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,726.58x = 208,861,985,943.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,861,985,943.26/554,726.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,513.39

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