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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,120.04, 880,613.34 and 401,496.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,120.04, 880,613.34 and 401,496.04 is: 601,174.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,120.04 : 880,613.34 = 401,496.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,120.04/880,613.34 = 401,496.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,120.04x = 880,613.34 × 401,496.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,120.04x = 353,562,768,781.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,562,768,781.17/588,120.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,174.50

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