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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,995.96, 881,748.62 and 363,631.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,995.96, 881,748.62 and 363,631.80 is: 544,370.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,995.96 : 881,748.62 = 363,631.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,995.96/881,748.62 = 363,631.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,995.96x = 881,748.62 × 363,631.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,995.96x = 320,631,837,838.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,631,837,838.12/588,995.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,370.18

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