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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,481.40, 882,107.70 and 321,831.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,481.40, 882,107.70 and 321,831.80 is: 482,411.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,481.40 : 882,107.70 = 321,831.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,481.40/882,107.70 = 321,831.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,481.40x = 882,107.70 × 321,831.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,481.40x = 283,890,308,884.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,890,308,884.86/588,481.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,411.69

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