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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,974.78, 884,864.25 and 253,069.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589,974.78, 884,864.25 and 253,069.50 is: 379,562.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589,974.78 : 884,864.25 = 253,069.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589,974.78/884,864.25 = 253,069.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589,974.78x = 884,864.25 × 253,069.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589,974.78x = 223,932,153,315.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,932,153,315.38/589,974.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,562.25

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