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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,206.40, 881,618.40 and 251,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,206.40, 881,618.40 and 251,246.40 is: 376,574.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,206.40 : 881,618.40 = 251,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,206.40/881,618.40 = 251,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,206.40x = 881,618.40 × 251,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,206.40x = 221,503,449,173.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,503,449,173.76/588,206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,574.36

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