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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,751.20, 882,219.60 and 438,285.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,751.20, 882,219.60 and 438,285.60 is: 656,753.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,751.20 : 882,219.60 = 438,285.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,751.20/882,219.60 = 438,285.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,751.20x = 882,219.60 × 438,285.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,751.20x = 386,664,146,717.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,664,146,717.76/588,751.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,753.05

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