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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,757.80, 883,251.90 and 251,797.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,757.80, 883,251.90 and 251,797.80 is: 377,745.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,757.80 : 883,251.90 = 251,797.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,757.80/883,251.90 = 251,797.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,757.80x = 883,251.90 × 251,797.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,757.80x = 222,400,885,265.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,400,885,265.82/588,757.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,745.97

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