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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,846.80, 883,385.40 and 251,886.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,846.80, 883,385.40 and 251,886.80 is: 377,879.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,846.80 : 883,385.40 = 251,886.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,846.80/883,385.40 = 251,886.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,846.80x = 883,385.40 × 251,886.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,846.80x = 222,513,121,572.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,513,121,572.72/588,846.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,879.48

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