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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,833.60, 883,250.40 and 340,001.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,833.60, 883,250.40 and 340,001.60 is: 510,002.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,833.60 : 883,250.40 = 340,001.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,833.60/883,250.40 = 340,001.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,833.60x = 883,250.40 × 340,001.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,833.60x = 300,306,549,200.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,306,549,200.64/588,833.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,002.40

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