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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,469.40, 883,625.70 and 339,637.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,469.40, 883,625.70 and 339,637.40 is: 509,988.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,469.40 : 883,625.70 = 339,637.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,469.40/883,625.70 = 339,637.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,469.40x = 883,625.70 × 339,637.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,469.40x = 300,112,335,321.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,112,335,321.18/588,469.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,988.01

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