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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,109.70, 887,727.15 and 254,874.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,109.70, 887,727.15 and 254,874.30 is: 382,123.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,109.70 : 887,727.15 = 254,874.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,109.70/887,727.15 = 254,874.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,109.70x = 887,727.15 × 254,874.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,109.70x = 226,258,835,947.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,258,835,947.25/592,109.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,123.17

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