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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,185.98, 881,154.15 and 397,711.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,185.98, 881,154.15 and 397,711.49 is: 595,806.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,185.98 : 881,154.15 = 397,711.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,185.98/881,154.15 = 397,711.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,185.98x = 881,154.15 × 397,711.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,185.98x = 350,445,131,453.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,445,131,453.73/588,185.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,806.67

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