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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,289.61, 882,807.65 and 251,332.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,289.61, 882,807.65 and 251,332.80 is: 377,158.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,289.61 : 882,807.65 = 251,332.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,289.61/882,807.65 = 251,332.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,289.61x = 882,807.65 × 251,332.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,289.61x = 221,878,517,040.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,878,517,040.69/588,289.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,158.65

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