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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,984.18, 883,425.24 and 364,379.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,984.18, 883,425.24 and 364,379.28 is: 546,537.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,984.18 : 883,425.24 = 364,379.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,984.18/883,425.24 = 364,379.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,984.18x = 883,425.24 × 364,379.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,984.18x = 321,901,852,885.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,901,852,885.03/588,984.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,537.35

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