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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,662.40, 882,993.60 and 308,265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,662.40, 882,993.60 and 308,265.60 is: 462,398.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,662.40 : 882,993.60 = 308,265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,662.40/882,993.60 = 308,265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,662.40x = 882,993.60 × 308,265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,662.40x = 272,196,551,900.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,196,551,900.16/588,662.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,398.40

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