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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,362.44, 882,542.21 and 332,078.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,362.44, 882,542.21 and 332,078.83 is: 498,117.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,362.44 : 882,542.21 = 332,078.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,362.44/882,542.21 = 332,078.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,362.44x = 882,542.21 × 332,078.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,362.44x = 293,073,580,655.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,073,580,655.67/588,362.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,117.42

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