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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,919.97, 883,472.90 and 251,962.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,919.97, 883,472.90 and 251,962.80 is: 377,983.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,919.97 : 883,472.90 = 251,962.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,919.97/883,472.90 = 251,962.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,919.97x = 883,472.90 × 251,962.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,919.97x = 222,602,304,348.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,602,304,348.31/588,919.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,983.97

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