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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,297.25, 880,945.88 and 254,873.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,297.25, 880,945.88 and 254,873.25 is: 382,309.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,297.25 : 880,945.88 = 254,873.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,297.25/880,945.88 = 254,873.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,297.25x = 880,945.88 × 254,873.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,297.25x = 224,529,538,235.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,529,538,235.34/587,297.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,309.88

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