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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,386.68, 881,193.42 and 250,421.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,386.68, 881,193.42 and 250,421.64 is: 375,680.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,386.68 : 881,193.42 = 250,421.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,386.68/881,193.42 = 250,421.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,386.68x = 881,193.42 × 250,421.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,386.68x = 220,669,901,393.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,669,901,393.61/587,386.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,680.81

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