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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,741.40, 883,500.90 and 336,021.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,741.40, 883,500.90 and 336,021.40 is: 504,254.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,741.40 : 883,500.90 = 336,021.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,741.40/883,500.90 = 336,021.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,741.40x = 883,500.90 × 336,021.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,741.40x = 296,875,209,319.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,875,209,319.26/588,741.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,254.01

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