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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,432.60, 887,843.47 and 250,591.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,432.60, 887,843.47 and 250,591.75 is: 375,546.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,432.60 : 887,843.47 = 250,591.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,432.60/887,843.47 = 250,591.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,432.60x = 887,843.47 × 250,591.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,432.60x = 222,486,248,873.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,486,248,873.37/592,432.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,546.94

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