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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,369.33, 837,215.74 and 250,564.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,369.33, 837,215.74 and 250,564.86 is: 375,695.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,369.33 : 837,215.74 = 250,564.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,369.33/837,215.74 = 250,564.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,369.33x = 837,215.74 × 250,564.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,369.33x = 209,776,841,287.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,776,841,287.91/558,369.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,695.49

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