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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,743.42, 882,581.90 and 408,913.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,743.42, 882,581.90 and 408,913.76 is: 613,000.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,743.42 : 882,581.90 = 408,913.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,743.42/882,581.90 = 408,913.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,743.42x = 882,581.90 × 408,913.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,743.42x = 360,899,876,779.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,899,876,779.47/588,743.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613,000.28

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