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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,684.41, 881,858.76 and 250,693.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,684.41, 881,858.76 and 250,693.23 is: 376,181.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,684.41 : 881,858.76 = 250,693.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,684.41/881,858.76 = 250,693.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,684.41x = 881,858.76 × 250,693.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,684.41x = 221,076,020,948.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,076,020,948.20/587,684.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,181.53

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