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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,761.24, 882,929.46 and 251,825.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,761.24, 882,929.46 and 251,825.72 is: 377,647.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,761.24 : 882,929.46 = 251,825.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,761.24/882,929.46 = 251,825.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,761.24x = 882,929.46 × 251,825.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,761.24x = 222,344,346,973.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,344,346,973.71/588,761.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,647.73

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