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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,766.60, 882,545.10 and 288,785.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,766.60, 882,545.10 and 288,785.80 is: 432,882.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,766.60 : 882,545.10 = 288,785.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,766.60/882,545.10 = 288,785.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,766.60x = 882,545.10 × 288,785.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,766.60x = 254,866,492,739.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,866,492,739.58/588,766.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,882.05

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