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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,119.04, 880,611.84 and 401,495.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,119.04, 880,611.84 and 401,495.04 is: 601,173.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,119.04 : 880,611.84 = 401,495.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,119.04/880,611.84 = 401,495.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,119.04x = 880,611.84 × 401,495.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,119.04x = 353,561,285,925.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,561,285,925.27/588,119.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,173.00

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