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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,750.40, 883,514.40 and 336,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,750.40, 883,514.40 and 336,030.40 is: 504,267.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,750.40 : 883,514.40 = 336,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,750.40/883,514.40 = 336,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,750.40x = 883,514.40 × 336,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,750.40x = 296,887,697,237.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,887,697,237.76/588,750.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,267.51

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