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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,670.40, 883,005.60 and 308,273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,670.40, 883,005.60 and 308,273.60 is: 462,410.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,670.40 : 883,005.60 = 308,273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,670.40/883,005.60 = 308,273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,670.40x = 883,005.60 × 308,273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,670.40x = 272,207,315,132.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,207,315,132.16/588,670.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,410.40

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