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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,793.70, 882,283.35 and 438,328.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,793.70, 882,283.35 and 438,328.10 is: 656,816.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,793.70 : 882,283.35 = 438,328.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,793.70/882,283.35 = 438,328.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,793.70x = 882,283.35 × 438,328.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,793.70x = 386,729,584,467.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,729,584,467.14/588,793.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,816.78

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