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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,062.70, 887,656.65 and 254,827.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,062.70, 887,656.65 and 254,827.30 is: 382,052.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,062.70 : 887,656.65 = 254,827.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,062.70/887,656.65 = 254,827.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,062.70x = 887,656.65 × 254,827.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,062.70x = 226,199,147,446.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,199,147,446.55/592,062.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,052.69

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