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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,011.20, 882,016.80 and 378,059.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,011.20, 882,016.80 and 378,059.20 is: 567,088.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,011.20 : 882,016.80 = 378,059.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,011.20/882,016.80 = 378,059.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,011.20x = 882,016.80 × 378,059.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,011.20x = 333,454,565,794.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,454,565,794.56/588,011.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,088.80

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