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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,822.30, 883,348.65 and 251,862.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,822.30, 883,348.65 and 251,862.30 is: 377,842.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,822.30 : 883,348.65 = 251,862.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,822.30/883,348.65 = 251,862.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,822.30x = 883,348.65 × 251,862.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,822.30x = 222,482,222,690.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,482,222,690.90/588,822.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,842.73

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