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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,744.67, 882,583.77 and 408,915.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,744.67, 882,583.77 and 408,915.01 is: 613,002.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,744.67 : 882,583.77 = 408,915.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,744.67/882,583.77 = 408,915.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,744.67x = 882,583.77 × 408,915.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,744.67x = 360,901,746,722.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,901,746,722.47/588,744.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613,002.15

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