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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,495.78, 882,363.78 and 251,756.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,495.78, 882,363.78 and 251,756.10 is: 377,471.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,495.78 : 882,363.78 = 251,756.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,495.78/882,363.78 = 251,756.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,495.78x = 882,363.78 × 251,756.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,495.78x = 222,140,464,034.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,140,464,034.06/588,495.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,471.63

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