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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,394.52, 882,964.74 and 251,437.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,394.52, 882,964.74 and 251,437.52 is: 377,315.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,394.52 : 882,964.74 = 251,437.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,394.52/882,964.74 = 251,437.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,394.52x = 882,964.74 × 251,437.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,394.52x = 222,010,464,473.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,010,464,473.05/588,394.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,315.66

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