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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,445.74, 881,826.47 and 335,203.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,445.74, 881,826.47 and 335,203.61 is: 502,325.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,445.74 : 881,826.47 = 335,203.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,445.74/881,826.47 = 335,203.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,445.74x = 881,826.47 × 335,203.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,445.74x = 295,591,410,052.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,591,410,052.41/588,445.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,325.69

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