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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,759.80, 883,254.90 and 251,799.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,759.80, 883,254.90 and 251,799.80 is: 377,748.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,759.80 : 883,254.90 = 251,799.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,759.80/883,254.90 = 251,799.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,759.80x = 883,254.90 × 251,799.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,759.80x = 222,403,407,169.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,403,407,169.02/588,759.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,748.97

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