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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,378.52, 882,940.74 and 251,421.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,378.52, 882,940.74 and 251,421.49 is: 377,291.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,378.52 : 882,940.74 = 251,421.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,378.52/882,940.74 = 251,421.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,378.52x = 882,940.74 × 251,421.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,378.52x = 221,990,276,432.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,990,276,432.50/588,378.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,291.61

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