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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,130.93, 882,589.65 and 251,250.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,130.93, 882,589.65 and 251,250.31 is: 377,043.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,130.93 : 882,589.65 = 251,250.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,130.93/882,589.65 = 251,250.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,130.93x = 882,589.65 × 251,250.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,130.93x = 221,750,923,165.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,750,923,165.29/588,130.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,043.46

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