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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,278.96, 882,062.04 and 264,007.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,278.96, 882,062.04 and 264,007.60 is: 395,851.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,278.96 : 882,062.04 = 264,007.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,278.96/882,062.04 = 264,007.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,278.96x = 882,062.04 × 264,007.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,278.96x = 232,871,082,231.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,871,082,231.50/588,278.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,851.45

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