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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,682.53, 881,855.94 and 250,691.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,682.53, 881,855.94 and 250,691.34 is: 376,178.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,682.53 : 881,855.94 = 250,691.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,682.53/881,855.94 = 250,691.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,682.53x = 881,855.94 × 250,691.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,682.53x = 221,073,647,285.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,073,647,285.56/587,682.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,178.70

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