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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,309.24, 882,446.04 and 350,056.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,309.24, 882,446.04 and 350,056.92 is: 525,074.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,309.24 : 882,446.04 = 350,056.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,309.24/882,446.04 = 350,056.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,309.24x = 882,446.04 × 350,056.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,309.24x = 308,906,342,828.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,906,342,828.60/588,309.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,074.78

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