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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,395.52, 882,966.24 and 251,438.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,395.52, 882,966.24 and 251,438.52 is: 377,317.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,395.52 : 882,966.24 = 251,438.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,395.52/882,966.24 = 251,438.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,395.52x = 882,966.24 × 251,438.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,395.52x = 222,011,724,595.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,011,724,595.57/588,395.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,317.16

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