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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,315.26, 882,846.09 and 251,358.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,315.26, 882,846.09 and 251,358.45 is: 377,197.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,315.26 : 882,846.09 = 251,358.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,315.26/882,846.09 = 251,358.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,315.26x = 882,846.09 × 251,358.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,315.26x = 221,910,824,770.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,910,824,770.96/588,315.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,197.13

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