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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,003.80, 882,005.70 and 256,227.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,003.80, 882,005.70 and 256,227.80 is: 384,341.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,003.80 : 882,005.70 = 256,227.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,003.80/882,005.70 = 256,227.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,003.80x = 882,005.70 × 256,227.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,003.80x = 225,994,380,098.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,994,380,098.46/588,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,341.70

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