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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,001.70, 880,836.15 and 350,639.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,001.70, 880,836.15 and 350,639.30 is: 525,263.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,001.70 : 880,836.15 = 350,639.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,001.70/880,836.15 = 350,639.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,001.70x = 880,836.15 × 350,639.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,001.70x = 308,855,771,050.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,855,771,050.70/588,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,263.40

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