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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,316.26, 882,847.59 and 251,359.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,316.26, 882,847.59 and 251,359.45 is: 377,198.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,316.26 : 882,847.59 = 251,359.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,316.26/882,847.59 = 251,359.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,316.26x = 882,847.59 × 251,359.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,316.26x = 221,912,084,656.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,912,084,656.23/588,316.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,198.63

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