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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,834.60, 883,251.90 and 340,002.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,834.60, 883,251.90 and 340,002.60 is: 510,003.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,834.60 : 883,251.90 = 340,002.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,834.60/883,251.90 = 340,002.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,834.60x = 883,251.90 × 340,002.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,834.60x = 300,307,942,454.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,307,942,454.94/588,834.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,003.90

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