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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,376.08, 887,758.80 and 250,535.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,376.08, 887,758.80 and 250,535.30 is: 375,462.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,376.08 : 887,758.80 = 250,535.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,376.08/887,758.80 = 250,535.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,376.08x = 887,758.80 × 250,535.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,376.08x = 222,414,917,285.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,414,917,285.64/592,376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,462.35

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