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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,352.72, 881,914.68 and 288,418

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,352.72, 881,914.68 and 288,418 is: 432,325.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,352.72 : 881,914.68 = 288,418 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,352.72/881,914.68 = 288,418/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,352.72x = 881,914.68 × 288,418
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,352.72x = 254,360,068,176.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,360,068,176.24/588,352.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,325.81

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