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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,007.20, 881,103.60 and 437,541.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,007.20, 881,103.60 and 437,541.60 is: 655,637.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,007.20 : 881,103.60 = 437,541.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,007.20/881,103.60 = 437,541.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,007.20x = 881,103.60 × 437,541.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,007.20x = 385,519,478,909.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,519,478,909.76/588,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,637.34

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