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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,910.20, 883,804.98 and 437,457.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,910.20, 883,804.98 and 437,457.01 is: 656,512.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,910.20 : 883,804.98 = 437,457.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,910.20/883,804.98 = 437,457.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,910.20x = 883,804.98 × 437,457.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,910.20x = 386,626,683,973.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,626,683,973.91/588,910.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,512.12

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