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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,834.20, 883,542.90 and 336,308.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,834.20, 883,542.90 and 336,308.60 is: 504,629.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,834.20 : 883,542.90 = 336,308.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,834.20/883,542.90 = 336,308.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,834.20x = 883,542.90 × 336,308.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,834.20x = 297,143,075,738.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,143,075,738.94/588,834.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,629.45

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