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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,005.20, 881,100.60 and 437,539.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,005.20, 881,100.60 and 437,539.60 is: 655,634.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,005.20 : 881,100.60 = 437,539.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,005.20/881,100.60 = 437,539.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,005.20x = 881,100.60 × 437,539.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,005.20x = 385,516,404,083.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,516,404,083.76/588,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,634.34

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