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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,314.26, 880,971.40 and 254,890.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,314.26, 880,971.40 and 254,890.26 is: 382,335.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,314.26 : 880,971.40 = 254,890.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,314.26/880,971.40 = 254,890.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,314.26x = 880,971.40 × 254,890.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,314.26x = 224,551,029,198.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,551,029,198.56/587,314.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,335.39

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