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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,737.70, 883,232.10 and 336,139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,737.70, 883,232.10 and 336,139.20 is: 504,280.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,737.70 : 883,232.10 = 336,139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,737.70/883,232.10 = 336,139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,737.70x = 883,232.10 × 336,139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,737.70x = 296,888,931,508.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,888,931,508.32/588,737.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,280.48

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