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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,747.70, 883,247.10 and 336,149.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,747.70, 883,247.10 and 336,149.20 is: 504,295.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,747.70 : 883,247.10 = 336,149.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,747.70/883,247.10 = 336,149.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,747.70x = 883,247.10 × 336,149.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,747.70x = 296,902,806,067.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,902,806,067.32/588,747.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,295.48

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