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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,684.91, 881,859.51 and 250,693.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,684.91, 881,859.51 and 250,693.73 is: 376,182.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,684.91 : 881,859.51 = 250,693.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,684.91/881,859.51 = 250,693.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,684.91x = 881,859.51 × 250,693.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,684.91x = 221,076,645,488.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,076,645,488.58/587,684.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,182.27

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