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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,385.68, 882,578.88 and 411,238.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,385.68, 882,578.88 and 411,238.56 is: 616,858.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,385.68 : 882,578.88 = 411,238.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,385.68/882,578.88 = 411,238.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,385.68x = 882,578.88 × 411,238.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,385.68x = 362,950,467,697.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,950,467,697.61/588,385.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,858.09

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