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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,783.06, 882,960.42 and 251,848.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,783.06, 882,960.42 and 251,848.38 is: 377,680.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,783.06 : 882,960.42 = 251,848.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,783.06/882,960.42 = 251,848.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,783.06x = 882,960.42 × 251,848.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,783.06x = 222,372,151,381.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,372,151,381.12/588,783.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,680.96

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