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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,915.20, 883,812.48 and 437,462

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,915.20, 883,812.48 and 437,462 is: 656,519.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,915.20 : 883,812.48 = 437,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,915.20/883,812.48 = 437,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,915.20x = 883,812.48 × 437,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,915.20x = 386,634,375,125.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,634,375,125.76/588,915.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,519.61

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