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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,769.20, 882,246.60 and 438,303.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,769.20, 882,246.60 and 438,303.60 is: 656,780.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,769.20 : 882,246.60 = 438,303.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,769.20/882,246.60 = 438,303.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,769.20x = 882,246.60 × 438,303.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,769.20x = 386,691,860,867.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,691,860,867.76/588,769.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,780.04

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