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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,663.40, 882,995.10 and 308,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,663.40, 882,995.10 and 308,266.60 is: 462,399.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,663.40 : 882,995.10 = 308,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,663.40/882,995.10 = 308,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,663.40x = 882,995.10 × 308,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,663.40x = 272,197,897,293.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,197,897,293.66/588,663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,399.90

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