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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,356.24, 883,007.28 and 304,130.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,356.24, 883,007.28 and 304,130.16 is: 456,439.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,356.24 : 883,007.28 = 304,130.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,356.24/883,007.28 = 304,130.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,356.24x = 883,007.28 × 304,130.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,356.24x = 268,549,145,347.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,549,145,347.57/588,356.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,439.70

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