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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,975.40, 885,977.10 and 254,274.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,975.40, 885,977.10 and 254,274.60 is: 381,202.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,975.40 : 885,977.10 = 254,274.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,975.40/885,977.10 = 254,274.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,975.40x = 885,977.10 × 254,274.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,975.40x = 225,281,472,711.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,281,472,711.66/590,975.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,202.79

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