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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,901.95, 881,609.13 and 363,537.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,901.95, 881,609.13 and 363,537.75 is: 544,230.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,901.95 : 881,609.13 = 363,537.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,901.95/881,609.13 = 363,537.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,901.95x = 881,609.13 × 363,537.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,901.95x = 320,498,199,499.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,498,199,499.66/588,901.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,230.15

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