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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,459.34, 882,695.49 and 440,624.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,459.34, 882,695.49 and 440,624.62 is: 660,941.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,459.34 : 882,695.49 = 440,624.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,459.34/882,695.49 = 440,624.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,459.34x = 882,695.49 × 440,624.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,459.34x = 388,937,364,856.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,937,364,856.96/588,459.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,941.78

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