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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,348.60, 882,995.76 and 304,122.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,348.60, 882,995.76 and 304,122.39 is: 456,428.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,348.60 : 882,995.76 = 304,122.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,348.60/882,995.76 = 304,122.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,348.60x = 882,995.76 × 304,122.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,348.60x = 268,538,779,370.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,538,779,370.45/588,348.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,428.01

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