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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,743.20, 883,114.80 and 304,433.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,743.20, 883,114.80 and 304,433.20 is: 456,649.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,743.20 : 883,114.80 = 304,433.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,743.20/883,114.80 = 304,433.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,743.20x = 883,114.80 × 304,433.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,743.20x = 268,849,464,531.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,849,464,531.36/588,743.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,649.80

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