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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,377.51, 882,566.26 and 411,230.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,377.51, 882,566.26 and 411,230.51 is: 616,845.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,377.51 : 882,566.26 = 411,230.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,377.51/882,566.26 = 411,230.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,377.51x = 882,566.26 × 411,230.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,377.51x = 362,938,173,208.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,938,173,208.59/588,377.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,845.76

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