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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,166.80, 882,833.40 and 288,985.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,166.80, 882,833.40 and 288,985.20 is: 433,764.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,166.80 : 882,833.40 = 288,985.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,166.80/882,833.40 = 288,985.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,166.80x = 882,833.40 × 288,985.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,166.80x = 255,125,786,665.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,125,786,665.68/588,166.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,764.34

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