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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,063.10, 880,965.23 and 250,103.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,063.10, 880,965.23 and 250,103.91 is: 375,313.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,063.10 : 880,965.23 = 250,103.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,063.10/880,965.23 = 250,103.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,063.10x = 880,965.23 × 250,103.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,063.10x = 220,332,847,346.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,332,847,346.53/587,063.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,313.74

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