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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,328.44, 882,965.62 and 304,102.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,328.44, 882,965.62 and 304,102.35 is: 456,397.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,328.44 : 882,965.62 = 304,102.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,328.44/882,965.62 = 304,102.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,328.44x = 882,965.62 × 304,102.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,328.44x = 268,511,920,011.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,511,920,011.21/588,328.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,397.99

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