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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,753.45, 883,130.18 and 336,811.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,753.45, 883,130.18 and 336,811.05 is: 505,216.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,753.45 : 883,130.18 = 336,811.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,753.45/883,130.18 = 336,811.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,753.45x = 883,130.18 × 336,811.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,753.45x = 297,448,001,528.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,448,001,528.43/588,753.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,216.58

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