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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,015.40, 882,023.10 and 307,618.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,015.40, 882,023.10 and 307,618.60 is: 461,427.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,015.40 : 882,023.10 = 307,618.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,015.40/882,023.10 = 307,618.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,015.40x = 882,023.10 × 307,618.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,015.40x = 271,326,711,189.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,326,711,189.66/588,015.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,427.90

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