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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,110.70, 887,728.65 and 254,875.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,110.70, 887,728.65 and 254,875.30 is: 382,124.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,110.70 : 887,728.65 = 254,875.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,110.70/887,728.65 = 254,875.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,110.70x = 887,728.65 × 254,875.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,110.70x = 226,260,105,987.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,260,105,987.35/592,110.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,124.67

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