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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,717.76, 882,381.28 and 251,659.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,717.76, 882,381.28 and 251,659.84 is: 377,192.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,717.76 : 882,381.28 = 251,659.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,717.76/882,381.28 = 251,659.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,717.76x = 882,381.28 × 251,659.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,717.76x = 222,059,931,743.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,059,931,743.80/588,717.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,192.51

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