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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,215.20, 882,322.80 and 399,258.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,215.20, 882,322.80 and 399,258.40 is: 598,887.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,215.20 : 882,322.80 = 399,258.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,215.20/882,322.80 = 399,258.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,215.20x = 882,322.80 × 399,258.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,215.20x = 352,274,789,411.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,274,789,411.52/588,215.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,887.60

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