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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,061.70, 887,655.15 and 254,826.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,061.70, 887,655.15 and 254,826.30 is: 382,051.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,061.70 : 887,655.15 = 254,826.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,061.70/887,655.15 = 254,826.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,061.70x = 887,655.15 × 254,826.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,061.70x = 226,197,877,550.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,197,877,550.45/592,061.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,051.19

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