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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,769.58, 882,940.19 and 251,834.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,769.58, 882,940.19 and 251,834.87 is: 377,660.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,769.58 : 882,940.19 = 251,834.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,769.58/882,940.19 = 251,834.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,769.58x = 882,940.19 × 251,834.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,769.58x = 222,355,122,292.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,355,122,292.55/588,769.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,660.69

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