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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,371.32, 887,751.68 and 250,530.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,371.32, 887,751.68 and 250,530.53 is: 375,455.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,371.32 : 887,751.68 = 250,530.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,371.32/887,751.68 = 250,530.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,371.32x = 887,751.68 × 250,530.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,371.32x = 222,408,893,207.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,408,893,207.38/592,371.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,455.20

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