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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,768.80, 883,268.40 and 251,808.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,768.80, 883,268.40 and 251,808.80 is: 377,762.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,768.80 : 883,268.40 = 251,808.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,768.80/883,268.40 = 251,808.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,768.80x = 883,268.40 × 251,808.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,768.80x = 222,414,755,881.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,414,755,881.92/588,768.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,762.47

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