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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,251.02, 886,881.39 and 254,268.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,251.02, 886,881.39 and 254,268.34 is: 381,404.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,251.02 : 886,881.39 = 254,268.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,251.02/886,881.39 = 254,268.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,251.02x = 886,881.39 × 254,268.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,251.02x = 225,505,858,812.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,505,858,812.19/591,251.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,404.60

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