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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,368.01, 837,214.56 and 250,563.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,368.01, 837,214.56 and 250,563.81 is: 375,694.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,368.01 : 837,214.56 = 250,563.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,368.01/837,214.56 = 250,563.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,368.01x = 837,214.56 × 250,563.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,368.01x = 209,775,669,941.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,775,669,941.07/558,368.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,694.28

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