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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,833.20, 883,541.40 and 336,307.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,833.20, 883,541.40 and 336,307.60 is: 504,627.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,833.20 : 883,541.40 = 336,307.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,833.20/883,541.40 = 336,307.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,833.20x = 883,541.40 × 336,307.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,833.20x = 297,141,687,734.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,141,687,734.64/588,833.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,627.95

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