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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,751.20, 883,252.35 and 336,152.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,751.20, 883,252.35 and 336,152.70 is: 504,300.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,751.20 : 883,252.35 = 336,152.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,751.20/883,252.35 = 336,152.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,751.20x = 883,252.35 × 336,152.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,751.20x = 296,907,662,233.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,907,662,233.85/588,751.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,300.73

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