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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,277.79, 882,789.95 and 251,320.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,277.79, 882,789.95 and 251,320.96 is: 377,140.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,277.79 : 882,789.95 = 251,320.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,277.79/882,789.95 = 251,320.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,277.79x = 882,789.95 × 251,320.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,277.79x = 221,863,617,712.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,863,617,712.35/588,277.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,140.90

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