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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,846.76, 883,471.74 and 251,748.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,846.76, 883,471.74 and 251,748.52 is: 377,708.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,846.76 : 883,471.74 = 251,748.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,846.76/883,471.74 = 251,748.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,846.76x = 883,471.74 × 251,748.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,846.76x = 222,412,703,006.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,412,703,006.83/588,846.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,708.97

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