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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,744.20, 883,241.85 and 336,145.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,744.20, 883,241.85 and 336,145.70 is: 504,290.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,744.20 : 883,241.85 = 336,145.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,744.20/883,241.85 = 336,145.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,744.20x = 883,241.85 × 336,145.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,744.20x = 296,897,949,937.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,897,949,937.55/588,744.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,290.23

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