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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,383.93, 883,048.84 and 304,158.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,383.93, 883,048.84 and 304,158.11 is: 456,481.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,383.93 : 883,048.84 = 304,158.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,383.93/883,048.84 = 304,158.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,383.93x = 883,048.84 × 304,158.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,383.93x = 268,586,461,036.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,586,461,036.45/588,383.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,481.64

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