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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,383.16, 882,574.74 and 411,236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,383.16, 882,574.74 and 411,236.16 is: 616,854.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,383.16 : 882,574.74 = 411,236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,383.16/882,574.74 = 411,236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,383.16x = 882,574.74 × 411,236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,383.16x = 362,946,646,990.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,946,646,990.60/588,383.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,854.24

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