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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,382.88, 882,574.32 and 411,235.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,382.88, 882,574.32 and 411,235.88 is: 616,853.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,382.88 : 882,574.32 = 411,235.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,382.88/882,574.32 = 411,235.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,382.88x = 882,574.32 × 411,235.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,382.88x = 362,946,227,150.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,946,227,150.60/588,382.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,853.82

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