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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,249.27, 886,878.77 and 254,266.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,249.27, 886,878.77 and 254,266.59 is: 381,401.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,249.27 : 886,878.77 = 254,266.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,249.27/886,878.77 = 254,266.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,249.27x = 886,878.77 × 254,266.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,249.27x = 225,503,639,319.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,503,639,319.96/591,249.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,401.98

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