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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,446.51, 881,827.58 and 335,204.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,446.51, 881,827.58 and 335,204.35 is: 502,326.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,446.51 : 881,827.58 = 335,204.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,446.51/881,827.58 = 335,204.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,446.51x = 881,827.58 × 335,204.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,446.51x = 295,592,439,399.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,592,439,399.42/588,446.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,326.78

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