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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,750.70, 883,251.60 and 336,152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,750.70, 883,251.60 and 336,152.20 is: 504,299.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,750.70 : 883,251.60 = 336,152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,750.70/883,251.60 = 336,152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,750.70x = 883,251.60 × 336,152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,750.70x = 296,906,968,493.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,906,968,493.52/588,750.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,299.98

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