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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,334.20, 837,163.44 and 250,529.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,334.20, 837,163.44 and 250,529.76 is: 375,643.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,334.20 : 837,163.44 = 250,529.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,334.20/837,163.44 = 250,529.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,334.20x = 837,163.44 × 250,529.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,334.20x = 209,734,355,703.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,734,355,703.97/558,334.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,643.04

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