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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,545.60, 882,818.40 and 439,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,545.60, 882,818.40 and 439,246.40 is: 658,869.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,545.60 : 882,818.40 = 439,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,545.60/882,818.40 = 439,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,545.60x = 882,818.40 × 439,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,545.60x = 387,774,804,053.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,774,804,053.76/588,545.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,869.60

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