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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,529.80, 882,909.90 and 251,569.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,529.80, 882,909.90 and 251,569.80 is: 377,403.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,529.80 : 882,909.90 = 251,569.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,529.80/882,909.90 = 251,569.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,529.80x = 882,909.90 × 251,569.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,529.80x = 222,113,466,961.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,113,466,961.02/588,529.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,403.94

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