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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,968.70, 883,578.60 and 336,370.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,968.70, 883,578.60 and 336,370.20 is: 504,627.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,968.70 : 883,578.60 = 336,370.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,968.70/883,578.60 = 336,370.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,968.70x = 883,578.60 × 336,370.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,968.70x = 297,209,510,397.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,209,510,397.72/588,968.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,627.00

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