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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,904.59, 881,613.08 and 363,540.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,904.59, 881,613.08 and 363,540.39 is: 544,234.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,904.59 : 881,613.08 = 363,540.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,904.59/881,613.08 = 363,540.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,904.59x = 881,613.08 × 363,540.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,904.59x = 320,501,961,114.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,501,961,114.60/588,904.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,234.10

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