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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,305.13, 880,957.69 and 254,881.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,305.13, 880,957.69 and 254,881.13 is: 382,321.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,305.13 : 880,957.69 = 254,881.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,305.13/880,957.69 = 254,881.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,305.13x = 880,957.69 × 254,881.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,305.13x = 224,539,491,509.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,539,491,509.39/587,305.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,321.69

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