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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,809.60, 883,214.40 and 293,897.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,809.60, 883,214.40 and 293,897.60 is: 440,846.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,809.60 : 883,214.40 = 293,897.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,809.60/883,214.40 = 293,897.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,809.60x = 883,214.40 × 293,897.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,809.60x = 259,574,592,445.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,574,592,445.44/588,809.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,846.40

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