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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,738.52, 883,170.98 and 251,814.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,738.52, 883,170.98 and 251,814.16 is: 377,748.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,738.52 : 883,170.98 = 251,814.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,738.52/883,170.98 = 251,814.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,738.52x = 883,170.98 × 251,814.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,738.52x = 222,394,958,465.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,394,958,465.08/588,738.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,748.27

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