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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,788.67, 888,314.80 and 254,995.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,788.67, 888,314.80 and 254,995.53 is: 382,765.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,788.67 : 888,314.80 = 254,995.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,788.67/888,314.80 = 254,995.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,788.67x = 888,314.80 × 254,995.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,788.67x = 226,516,299,742.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,516,299,742.29/591,788.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,765.53

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