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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,361.22, 882,540.38 and 332,077.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,361.22, 882,540.38 and 332,077.61 is: 498,115.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,361.22 : 882,540.38 = 332,077.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,361.22/882,540.38 = 332,077.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,361.22x = 882,540.38 × 332,077.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,361.22x = 293,071,896,323.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,071,896,323.21/588,361.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,115.59

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