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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,483.34, 881,271.70 and 250,526.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,483.34, 881,271.70 and 250,526.87 is: 375,810.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,483.34 : 881,271.70 = 250,526.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,483.34/881,271.70 = 250,526.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,483.34x = 881,271.70 × 250,526.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,483.34x = 220,782,240,620.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,782,240,620.58/587,483.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,810.22

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