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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,529.32, 882,855 and 251,605.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,529.32, 882,855 and 251,605.56 is: 377,434.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,529.32 : 882,855 = 251,605.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,529.32/882,855 = 251,605.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,529.32x = 882,855 × 251,605.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,529.32x = 222,131,226,673.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,131,226,673.80/588,529.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,434.43

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