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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,383.89, 882,575.82 and 411,236.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,383.89, 882,575.82 and 411,236.89 is: 616,855.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,383.89 : 882,575.82 = 411,236.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,383.89/882,575.82 = 411,236.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,383.89x = 882,575.82 × 411,236.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,383.89x = 362,947,735,406.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,947,735,406.00/588,383.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,855.32

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