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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,745.76, 882,423.28 and 251,687.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,745.76, 882,423.28 and 251,687.84 is: 377,234.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,745.76 : 882,423.28 = 251,687.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,745.76/882,423.28 = 251,687.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,745.76x = 882,423.28 × 251,687.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,745.76x = 222,095,209,308.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,095,209,308.92/588,745.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,234.49

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