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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,019.60, 882,029.40 and 293,107.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,019.60, 882,029.40 and 293,107.60 is: 439,661.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,019.60 : 882,029.40 = 293,107.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,019.60/882,029.40 = 293,107.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,019.60x = 882,029.40 × 293,107.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,019.60x = 258,529,520,563.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,529,520,563.44/588,019.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,661.40

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