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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,748.20, 883,122.30 and 304,438.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,748.20, 883,122.30 and 304,438.20 is: 456,657.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,748.20 : 883,122.30 = 304,438.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,748.20/883,122.30 = 304,438.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,748.20x = 883,122.30 × 304,438.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,748.20x = 268,856,163,391.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,856,163,391.86/588,748.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,657.30

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