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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,009.80, 882,014.70 and 256,233.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,009.80, 882,014.70 and 256,233.80 is: 384,350.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,009.80 : 882,014.70 = 256,233.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,009.80/882,014.70 = 256,233.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,009.80x = 882,014.70 × 256,233.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,009.80x = 226,001,978,236.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,001,978,236.86/588,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,350.70

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