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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,374.08, 887,755.80 and 250,533.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,374.08, 887,755.80 and 250,533.29 is: 375,459.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,374.08 : 887,755.80 = 250,533.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,374.08/887,755.80 = 250,533.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,374.08x = 887,755.80 × 250,533.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,374.08x = 222,412,381,290.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,412,381,290.58/592,374.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,459.34

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