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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,847.76, 883,473.24 and 251,749.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,847.76, 883,473.24 and 251,749.52 is: 377,710.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,847.76 : 883,473.24 = 251,749.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,847.76/883,473.24 = 251,749.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,847.76x = 883,473.24 × 251,749.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,847.76x = 222,413,964,102.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,413,964,102.85/588,847.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,710.47

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