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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,684.53, 881,858.94 and 250,693.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,684.53, 881,858.94 and 250,693.34 is: 376,181.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,684.53 : 881,858.94 = 250,693.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,684.53/881,858.94 = 250,693.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,684.53x = 881,858.94 × 250,693.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,684.53x = 221,076,163,077.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,076,163,077.46/587,684.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,181.70

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