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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,381.20, 882,272.28 and 288,884.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,381.20, 882,272.28 and 288,884.24 is: 433,179.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,381.20 : 882,272.28 = 288,884.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,381.20/882,272.28 = 288,884.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,381.20x = 882,272.28 × 288,884.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,381.20x = 254,874,557,080.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,874,557,080.87/588,381.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,179.30

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