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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,376.51, 882,564.76 and 411,229.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,376.51, 882,564.76 and 411,229.51 is: 616,844.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,376.51 : 882,564.76 = 411,229.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,376.51/882,564.76 = 411,229.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,376.51x = 882,564.76 × 411,229.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,376.51x = 362,936,672,105.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,936,672,105.69/588,376.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,844.26

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