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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,178.60, 888,606.48 and 250,595.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,178.60, 888,606.48 and 250,595.12 is: 376,035.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,178.60 : 888,606.48 = 250,595.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,178.60/888,606.48 = 250,595.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,178.60x = 888,606.48 × 250,595.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,178.60x = 222,680,443,045.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,680,443,045.35/592,178.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,035.95

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