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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,978.95, 812,825.08 and 443,524.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,978.95, 812,825.08 and 443,524.28 is: 612,089.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,978.95 : 812,825.08 = 443,524.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,978.95/812,825.08 = 443,524.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,978.95x = 812,825.08 × 443,524.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,978.95x = 360,507,653,200.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,507,653,200.01/588,978.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,089.20

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