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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,232.40, 881,657.40 and 251,272.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,232.40, 881,657.40 and 251,272.40 is: 376,613.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,232.40 : 881,657.40 = 251,272.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,232.40/881,657.40 = 251,272.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,232.40x = 881,657.40 × 251,272.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,232.40x = 221,536,170,875.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,536,170,875.76/588,232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,613.34

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