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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,381.88, 882,572.82 and 411,234.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,381.88, 882,572.82 and 411,234.88 is: 616,852.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,381.88 : 882,572.82 = 411,234.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,381.88/882,572.82 = 411,234.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,381.88x = 882,572.82 × 411,234.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,381.88x = 362,944,727,723.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,944,727,723.96/588,381.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,852.32

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