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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,370.33, 837,217.24 and 250,565.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,370.33, 837,217.24 and 250,565.86 is: 375,697.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,370.33 : 837,217.24 = 250,565.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,370.33/837,217.24 = 250,565.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,370.33x = 837,217.24 × 250,565.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,370.33x = 209,778,057,747.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,778,057,747.43/558,370.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,697.00

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