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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,008.20, 881,105.10 and 437,542.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,008.20, 881,105.10 and 437,542.60 is: 655,638.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,008.20 : 881,105.10 = 437,542.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,008.20/881,105.10 = 437,542.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,008.20x = 881,105.10 × 437,542.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,008.20x = 385,521,016,327.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,521,016,327.26/588,008.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,638.84

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