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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,860.89, 881,445.35 and 405,421.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,860.89, 881,445.35 and 405,421.48 is: 606,861.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,860.89 : 881,445.35 = 405,421.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,860.89/881,445.35 = 405,421.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,860.89x = 881,445.35 × 405,421.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,860.89x = 357,356,876,309.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,356,876,309.01/588,860.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,861.28

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