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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,594.60, 883,126.80 and 268,897.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,594.60, 883,126.80 and 268,897.32 is: 403,453.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,594.60 : 883,126.80 = 268,897.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,594.60/883,126.80 = 268,897.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,594.60x = 883,126.80 × 268,897.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,594.60x = 237,470,429,740.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,470,429,740.18/588,594.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,453.29

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