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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,429.80, 882,759.90 and 251,469.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,429.80, 882,759.90 and 251,469.80 is: 377,253.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,429.80 : 882,759.90 = 251,469.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,429.80/882,759.90 = 251,469.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,429.80x = 882,759.90 × 251,469.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,429.80x = 221,987,455,501.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,987,455,501.02/588,429.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,253.93

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