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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,735.52, 883,166.48 and 251,811.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,735.52, 883,166.48 and 251,811.16 is: 377,743.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,735.52 : 883,166.48 = 251,811.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,735.52/883,166.48 = 251,811.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,735.52x = 883,166.48 × 251,811.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,735.52x = 222,391,175,801.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,391,175,801.92/588,735.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,743.77

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