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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,768.60, 882,548.10 and 288,787.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,768.60, 882,548.10 and 288,787.80 is: 432,885.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,768.60 : 882,548.10 = 288,787.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,768.60/882,548.10 = 288,787.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,768.60x = 882,548.10 × 288,787.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,768.60x = 254,869,124,193.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,869,124,193.18/588,768.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,885.05

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