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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,645.20, 882,967.80 and 304,335.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,645.20, 882,967.80 and 304,335.20 is: 456,502.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,645.20 : 882,967.80 = 304,335.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,645.20/882,967.80 = 304,335.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,645.20x = 882,967.80 × 304,335.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,645.20x = 268,718,182,006.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,718,182,006.56/588,645.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,502.80

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