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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,116.70, 887,737.65 and 254,881.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,116.70, 887,737.65 and 254,881.30 is: 382,133.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,116.70 : 887,737.65 = 254,881.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,116.70/887,737.65 = 254,881.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,116.70x = 887,737.65 × 254,881.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,116.70x = 226,267,726,290.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,267,726,290.95/592,116.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,133.67

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