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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,206.82, 881,600.74 and 303,742.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,206.82, 881,600.74 and 303,742.29 is: 455,247.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,206.82 : 881,600.74 = 303,742.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,206.82/881,600.74 = 303,742.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,206.82x = 881,600.74 × 303,742.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,206.82x = 267,779,426,929.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,779,426,929.49/588,206.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,247.06

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