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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,077.96, 881,299.74 and 307,034.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,077.96, 881,299.74 and 307,034.60 is: 460,125.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,077.96 : 881,299.74 = 307,034.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,077.96/881,299.74 = 307,034.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,077.96x = 881,299.74 × 307,034.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,077.96x = 270,589,513,151.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,589,513,151.00/588,077.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,125.24

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