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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,076.93, 882,508.65 and 251,196.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,076.93, 882,508.65 and 251,196.31 is: 376,962.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,076.93 : 882,508.65 = 251,196.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,076.93/882,508.65 = 251,196.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,076.93x = 882,508.65 × 251,196.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,076.93x = 221,682,916,423.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,682,916,423.08/588,076.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,962.44

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