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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,001.70, 882,002.55 and 388,936.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,001.70, 882,002.55 and 388,936.10 is: 583,404.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,001.70 : 882,002.55 = 388,936.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,001.70/882,002.55 = 388,936.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,001.70x = 882,002.55 × 388,936.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,001.70x = 343,042,631,987.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,042,631,987.06/588,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,404.15

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