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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,754.20, 883,131.30 and 336,811.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,754.20, 883,131.30 and 336,811.80 is: 505,217.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,754.20 : 883,131.30 = 336,811.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,754.20/883,131.30 = 336,811.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,754.20x = 883,131.30 × 336,811.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,754.20x = 297,449,042,789.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,449,042,789.34/588,754.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,217.70

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