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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,180.80, 882,854.40 and 288,999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,180.80, 882,854.40 and 288,999.20 is: 433,785.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,180.80 : 882,854.40 = 288,999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,180.80/882,854.40 = 288,999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,180.80x = 882,854.40 × 288,999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,180.80x = 255,144,215,316.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,144,215,316.48/588,180.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,785.35

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