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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,750.24, 882,912.96 and 251,814.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,750.24, 882,912.96 and 251,814.72 is: 377,631.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,750.24 : 882,912.96 = 251,814.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,750.24/882,912.96 = 251,814.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,750.24x = 882,912.96 × 251,814.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,750.24x = 222,330,479,806.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,330,479,806.77/588,750.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,631.23

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