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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,037.20, 881,148.60 and 437,571.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,037.20, 881,148.60 and 437,571.60 is: 655,682.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,037.20 : 881,148.60 = 437,571.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,037.20/881,148.60 = 437,571.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,037.20x = 881,148.60 × 437,571.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,037.20x = 385,565,602,739.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,565,602,739.76/588,037.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,682.33

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