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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,004.40, 882,006.60 and 351,225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,004.40, 882,006.60 and 351,225.20 is: 526,837.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,004.40 : 882,006.60 = 351,225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,004.40/882,006.60 = 351,225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,004.40x = 882,006.60 × 351,225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,004.40x = 309,782,944,486.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,782,944,486.32/588,004.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,837.80

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