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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,114.24, 882,263.61 and 251,156.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,114.24, 882,263.61 and 251,156.67 is: 376,774.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,114.24 : 882,263.61 = 251,156.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,114.24/882,263.61 = 251,156.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,114.24x = 882,263.61 × 251,156.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,114.24x = 221,586,387,041.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,586,387,041.29/588,114.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,774.40

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