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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,525.27, 888,363.36 and 250,991.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,525.27, 888,363.36 and 250,991.71 is: 376,307.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,525.27 : 888,363.36 = 250,991.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,525.27/888,363.36 = 250,991.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,525.27x = 888,363.36 × 250,991.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,525.27x = 222,971,836,606.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,971,836,606.84/592,525.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,307.73

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