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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,752.20, 882,221.10 and 438,286.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,752.20, 882,221.10 and 438,286.60 is: 656,754.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,752.20 : 882,221.10 = 438,286.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,752.20/882,221.10 = 438,286.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,752.20x = 882,221.10 × 438,286.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,752.20x = 386,665,686,367.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,665,686,367.26/588,752.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,754.55

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