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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,001.95, 882,002.93 and 378,049.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,001.95, 882,002.93 and 378,049.95 is: 567,074.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,001.95 : 882,002.93 = 378,049.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,001.95/882,002.93 = 378,049.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,001.95x = 882,002.93 × 378,049.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,001.95x = 333,441,161,696.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,441,161,696.10/588,001.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,074.93

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