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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,005.12, 882,175.32 and 288,575.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,005.12, 882,175.32 and 288,575.72 is: 432,945.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,005.12 : 882,175.32 = 288,575.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,005.12/882,175.32 = 288,575.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,005.12x = 882,175.32 × 288,575.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,005.12x = 254,574,378,135.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,574,378,135.23/588,005.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,945.85

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