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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,237.15, 837,018.60 and 250,432.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,237.15, 837,018.60 and 250,432.77 is: 375,497.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,237.15 : 837,018.60 = 250,432.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,237.15/837,018.60 = 250,432.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,237.15x = 837,018.60 × 250,432.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,237.15x = 209,616,888,739.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,616,888,739.22/558,237.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,497.92

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