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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,076.43, 882,507.90 and 251,195.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,076.43, 882,507.90 and 251,195.81 is: 376,961.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,076.43 : 882,507.90 = 251,195.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,076.43/882,507.90 = 251,195.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,076.43x = 882,507.90 × 251,195.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,076.43x = 221,682,286,771.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,682,286,771.90/588,076.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,961.69

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