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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,731.63, 832,210.52 and 250,979.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,731.63, 832,210.52 and 250,979.90 is: 376,521.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,731.63 : 832,210.52 = 250,979.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,731.63/832,210.52 = 250,979.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,731.63x = 832,210.52 × 250,979.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,731.63x = 208,868,107,672.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,868,107,672.60/554,731.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,521.00

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