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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,882.36, 882,183.06 and 352,411.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,882.36, 882,183.06 and 352,411.32 is: 527,934.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,882.36 : 882,183.06 = 352,411.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,882.36/882,183.06 = 352,411.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,882.36x = 882,183.06 × 352,411.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,882.36x = 310,891,296,656.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,891,296,656.24/588,882.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,934.47

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