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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,308, 882,462.08 and 351,718.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,308, 882,462.08 and 351,718.40 is: 527,577.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,308 : 882,462.08 = 351,718.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,308/882,462.08 = 351,718.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,308x = 882,462.08 × 351,718.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,308x = 310,378,150,838.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,378,150,838.27/588,308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,577.65

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