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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,350.16, 882,998.10 and 304,123.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,350.16, 882,998.10 and 304,123.95 is: 456,430.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,350.16 : 882,998.10 = 304,123.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,350.16/882,998.10 = 304,123.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,350.16x = 882,998.10 × 304,123.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,350.16x = 268,540,870,014.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,540,870,014.50/588,350.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,430.35

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