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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,379.88, 882,569.82 and 411,232.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,379.88, 882,569.82 and 411,232.88 is: 616,849.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,379.88 : 882,569.82 = 411,232.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,379.88/882,569.82 = 411,232.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,379.88x = 882,569.82 × 411,232.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,379.88x = 362,941,732,628.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,941,732,628.23/588,379.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,849.32

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