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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,329.44, 882,967.12 and 304,103.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,329.44, 882,967.12 and 304,103.35 is: 456,399.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,329.44 : 882,967.12 = 304,103.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,329.44/882,967.12 = 304,103.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,329.44x = 882,967.12 × 304,103.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,329.44x = 268,513,259,131.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,513,259,131.85/588,329.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,399.49

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