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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,377.76, 887,697.90 and 254,585.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,377.76, 887,697.90 and 254,585.16 is: 382,149.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,377.76 : 887,697.90 = 254,585.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,377.76/887,697.90 = 254,585.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,377.76x = 887,697.90 × 254,585.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,377.76x = 225,994,711,903.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,994,711,903.16/591,377.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,149.49

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