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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,994.96, 881,747.12 and 363,630.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,994.96, 881,747.12 and 363,630.80 is: 544,368.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,994.96 : 881,747.12 = 363,630.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,994.96/881,747.12 = 363,630.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,994.96x = 881,747.12 × 363,630.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,994.96x = 320,630,410,643.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,630,410,643.30/588,994.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,368.68

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