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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,346.56, 887,714.59 and 250,505.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,346.56, 887,714.59 and 250,505.80 is: 375,418.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,346.56 : 887,714.59 = 250,505.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,346.56/887,714.59 = 250,505.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,346.56x = 887,714.59 × 250,505.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,346.56x = 222,377,654,165.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,377,654,165.89/592,346.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,418.16

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