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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,025.95, 882,482.81 and 430,662.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,025.95, 882,482.81 and 430,662.39 is: 646,318.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,025.95 : 882,482.81 = 430,662.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,025.95/882,482.81 = 430,662.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,025.95x = 882,482.81 × 430,662.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,025.95x = 380,052,153,935.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,052,153,935.20/588,025.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,318.68

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