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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,112.20, 887,730.90 and 254,876.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,112.20, 887,730.90 and 254,876.80 is: 382,126.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,112.20 : 887,730.90 = 254,876.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,112.20/887,730.90 = 254,876.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,112.20x = 887,730.90 × 254,876.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,112.20x = 226,262,011,053.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,262,011,053.12/592,112.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,126.92

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