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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,117.20, 887,738.40 and 254,881.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,117.20, 887,738.40 and 254,881.80 is: 382,134.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,117.20 : 887,738.40 = 254,881.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,117.20/887,738.40 = 254,881.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,117.20x = 887,738.40 × 254,881.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,117.20x = 226,268,361,321.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,268,361,321.12/592,117.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,134.42

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