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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,301.36, 882,825.30 and 251,344.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,301.36, 882,825.30 and 251,344.55 is: 377,176.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,301.36 : 882,825.30 = 251,344.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,301.36/882,825.30 = 251,344.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,301.36x = 882,825.30 × 251,344.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,301.36x = 221,893,329,964.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,893,329,964.18/588,301.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,176.30

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