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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,531.32, 882,858 and 251,607.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,531.32, 882,858 and 251,607.56 is: 377,437.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,531.32 : 882,858 = 251,607.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,531.32/882,858 = 251,607.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,531.32x = 882,858 × 251,607.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,531.32x = 222,133,747,206.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,133,747,206.48/588,531.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,437.43

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