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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,770.83, 882,942.06 and 251,836.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,770.83, 882,942.06 and 251,836.12 is: 377,662.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,770.83 : 882,942.06 = 251,836.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,770.83/882,942.06 = 251,836.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,770.83x = 882,942.06 × 251,836.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,770.83x = 222,356,702,575.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,356,702,575.21/588,770.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,662.57

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