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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,002.30, 882,003.45 and 256,226.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,002.30, 882,003.45 and 256,226.30 is: 384,339.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,002.30 : 882,003.45 = 256,226.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,002.30/882,003.45 = 256,226.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,002.30x = 882,003.45 × 256,226.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,002.30x = 225,992,480,580.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,992,480,580.74/588,002.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,339.45

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