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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,912.20, 886,368.30 and 254,114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,912.20, 886,368.30 and 254,114.20 is: 381,171.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,912.20 : 886,368.30 = 254,114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,912.20/886,368.30 = 254,114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,912.20x = 886,368.30 × 254,114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,912.20x = 225,238,771,459.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,238,771,459.86/590,912.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,171.30

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