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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,183.22, 888,613.41 and 250,599.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,183.22, 888,613.41 and 250,599.74 is: 376,042.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,183.22 : 888,613.41 = 250,599.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,183.22/888,613.41 = 250,599.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,183.22x = 888,613.41 × 250,599.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,183.22x = 222,686,289,506.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,686,289,506.51/592,183.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,042.89

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