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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,180.60, 888,609.48 and 250,597.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,180.60, 888,609.48 and 250,597.12 is: 376,038.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,180.60 : 888,609.48 = 250,597.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,180.60/888,609.48 = 250,597.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,180.60x = 888,609.48 × 250,597.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,180.60x = 222,682,976,492.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,682,976,492.70/592,180.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,038.96

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