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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,015.80, 882,023.70 and 256,239.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,015.80, 882,023.70 and 256,239.80 is: 384,359.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,015.80 : 882,023.70 = 256,239.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,015.80/882,023.70 = 256,239.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,015.80x = 882,023.70 × 256,239.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,015.80x = 226,009,576,483.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,009,576,483.26/588,015.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,359.70

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