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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,666.70, 883,000.05 and 304,356.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,666.70, 883,000.05 and 304,356.70 is: 456,535.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,666.70 : 883,000.05 = 304,356.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,666.70/883,000.05 = 304,356.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,666.70x = 883,000.05 × 304,356.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,666.70x = 268,746,981,317.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,746,981,317.84/588,666.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,535.05

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