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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,900.08, 881,606.33 and 363,535.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,900.08, 881,606.33 and 363,535.89 is: 544,227.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,900.08 : 881,606.33 = 363,535.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,900.08/881,606.33 = 363,535.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,900.08x = 881,606.33 × 363,535.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,900.08x = 320,495,538,045.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,495,538,045.74/588,900.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,227.36

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