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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,810.60, 883,215.90 and 293,898.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,810.60, 883,215.90 and 293,898.60 is: 440,847.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,810.60 : 883,215.90 = 293,898.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,810.60/883,215.90 = 293,898.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,810.60x = 883,215.90 × 293,898.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,810.60x = 259,575,916,507.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,575,916,507.74/588,810.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,847.90

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