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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,182.22, 888,611.91 and 250,598.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,182.22, 888,611.91 and 250,598.74 is: 376,041.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,182.22 : 888,611.91 = 250,598.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,182.22/888,611.91 = 250,598.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,182.22x = 888,611.91 × 250,598.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,182.22x = 222,685,024,994.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,685,024,994.99/592,182.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,041.39

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