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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,927.80, 888,006.90 and 254,967.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,927.80, 888,006.90 and 254,967.80 is: 382,501.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,927.80 : 888,006.90 = 254,967.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,927.80/888,006.90 = 254,967.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,927.80x = 888,006.90 × 254,967.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,927.80x = 226,413,165,677.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,413,165,677.82/591,927.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,501.32

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