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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,790.66, 888,317.80 and 254,997.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,790.66, 888,317.80 and 254,997.52 is: 382,768.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,790.66 : 888,317.80 = 254,997.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,790.66/888,317.80 = 254,997.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,790.66x = 888,317.80 × 254,997.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,790.66x = 226,518,835,971.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,518,835,971.86/591,790.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,768.52

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