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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,465.40, 883,619.70 and 339,633.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,465.40, 883,619.70 and 339,633.40 is: 509,982.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,465.40 : 883,619.70 = 339,633.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,465.40/883,619.70 = 339,633.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,465.40x = 883,619.70 × 339,633.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,465.40x = 300,106,763,017.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,106,763,017.98/588,465.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,982.00

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