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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,049.70, 881,167.35 and 437,584.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,049.70, 881,167.35 and 437,584.10 is: 655,701.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,049.70 : 881,167.35 = 437,584.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,049.70/881,167.35 = 437,584.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,049.70x = 881,167.35 × 437,584.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,049.70x = 385,584,821,799.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,584,821,799.14/588,049.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,701.08

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