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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,399.68, 881,212.92 and 250,434.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,399.68, 881,212.92 and 250,434.64 is: 375,700.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,399.68 : 881,212.92 = 250,434.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,399.68/881,212.92 = 250,434.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,399.68x = 881,212.92 × 250,434.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,399.68x = 220,686,240,383.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,686,240,383.55/587,399.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,700.31

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