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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,060.20, 887,652.90 and 254,824.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,060.20, 887,652.90 and 254,824.80 is: 382,048.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,060.20 : 887,652.90 = 254,824.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,060.20/887,652.90 = 254,824.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,060.20x = 887,652.90 × 254,824.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,060.20x = 226,195,972,711.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,195,972,711.92/592,060.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,048.94

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