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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,079.26, 881,719.70 and 299,180.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,079.26, 881,719.70 and 299,180.88 is: 448,568.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,079.26 : 881,719.70 = 299,180.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,079.26/881,719.70 = 299,180.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,079.26x = 881,719.70 × 299,180.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,079.26x = 263,793,674,263.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,793,674,263.43/588,079.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,568.23

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