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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,450.73, 882,758.10 and 251,488.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,450.73, 882,758.10 and 251,488.70 is: 377,268.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,450.73 : 882,758.10 = 251,488.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,450.73/882,758.10 = 251,488.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,450.73x = 882,758.10 × 251,488.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,450.73x = 222,003,686,983.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,003,686,983.47/588,450.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,268.10

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