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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,189.24, 880,862.76 and 334,701.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,189.24, 880,862.76 and 334,701.72 is: 501,243.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,189.24 : 880,862.76 = 334,701.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,189.24/880,862.76 = 334,701.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,189.24x = 880,862.76 × 334,701.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,189.24x = 294,826,280,855.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,826,280,855.95/588,189.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,243.92

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