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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,429.20, 881,736.60 and 437,963.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,429.20, 881,736.60 and 437,963.60 is: 656,270.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,429.20 : 881,736.60 = 437,963.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,429.20/881,736.60 = 437,963.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,429.20x = 881,736.60 × 437,963.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,429.20x = 386,168,535,587.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,168,535,587.76/588,429.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,270.18

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