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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,002.20, 882,003.30 and 378,050.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,002.20, 882,003.30 and 378,050.20 is: 567,075.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,002.20 : 882,003.30 = 378,050.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,002.20/882,003.30 = 378,050.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,002.20x = 882,003.30 × 378,050.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,002.20x = 333,441,523,965.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,441,523,965.66/588,002.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,075.30

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