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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,009.60, 882,014.40 and 351,230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,009.60, 882,014.40 and 351,230.40 is: 526,845.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,009.60 : 882,014.40 = 351,230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,009.60/882,014.40 = 351,230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,009.60x = 882,014.40 × 351,230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,009.60x = 309,790,270,517.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,790,270,517.76/588,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,845.60

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