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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,946.86, 883,682.73 and 308,398.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,946.86, 883,682.73 and 308,398.50 is: 462,735.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,946.86 : 883,682.73 = 308,398.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,946.86/883,682.73 = 308,398.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,946.86x = 883,682.73 × 308,398.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,946.86x = 272,526,428,407.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,526,428,407.91/588,946.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,735.18

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