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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,924.80, 888,002.40 and 254,964.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,924.80, 888,002.40 and 254,964.80 is: 382,496.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,924.80 : 888,002.40 = 254,964.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,924.80/888,002.40 = 254,964.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,924.80x = 888,002.40 × 254,964.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,924.80x = 226,409,354,315.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,409,354,315.52/591,924.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,496.82

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