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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,447.51, 881,829.08 and 335,205.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,447.51, 881,829.08 and 335,205.35 is: 502,328.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,447.51 : 881,829.08 = 335,205.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,447.51/881,829.08 = 335,205.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,447.51x = 881,829.08 × 335,205.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,447.51x = 295,593,825,401.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,593,825,401.58/588,447.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,328.28

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