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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,333.09, 837,161.76 and 250,528.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,333.09, 837,161.76 and 250,528.64 is: 375,641.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,333.09 : 837,161.76 = 250,528.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,333.09/837,161.76 = 250,528.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,333.09x = 837,161.76 × 250,528.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,333.09x = 209,732,999,285.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,732,999,285.71/558,333.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,641.36

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