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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,001.70, 881,095.35 and 437,536.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,001.70, 881,095.35 and 437,536.10 is: 655,629.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,001.70 : 881,095.35 = 437,536.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,001.70/881,095.35 = 437,536.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,001.70x = 881,095.35 × 437,536.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,001.70x = 385,511,023,167.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,511,023,167.14/588,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,629.10

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