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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,358.08, 887,668.80 and 254,565.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,358.08, 887,668.80 and 254,565.60 is: 382,120.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,358.08 : 887,668.80 = 254,565.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,358.08/887,668.80 = 254,565.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,358.08x = 887,668.80 × 254,565.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,358.08x = 225,969,940,673.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,969,940,673.28/591,358.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,120.32

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