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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,075.93, 882,507.15 and 251,195.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,075.93, 882,507.15 and 251,195.31 is: 376,960.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,075.93 : 882,507.15 = 251,195.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,075.93/882,507.15 = 251,195.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,075.93x = 882,507.15 × 251,195.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,075.93x = 221,681,657,121.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,681,657,121.47/588,075.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,960.94

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