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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,926.80, 888,005.40 and 254,966.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,926.80, 888,005.40 and 254,966.80 is: 382,499.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,926.80 : 888,005.40 = 254,966.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,926.80/888,005.40 = 254,966.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,926.80x = 888,005.40 × 254,966.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,926.80x = 226,411,895,220.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,411,895,220.72/591,926.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,499.82

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