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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,244.20, 882,811.42 and 430,881.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,244.20, 882,811.42 and 430,881.64 is: 646,648.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,244.20 : 882,811.42 = 430,881.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,244.20/882,811.42 = 430,881.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,244.20x = 882,811.42 × 430,881.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,244.20x = 380,387,232,460.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,387,232,460.33/588,244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,648.50

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