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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,001.30, 882,001.95 and 555,342.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,001.30, 882,001.95 and 555,342.10 is: 833,013.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,001.30 : 882,001.95 = 555,342.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,001.30/882,001.95 = 555,342.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,001.30x = 882,001.95 × 555,342.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,001.30x = 489,812,815,117.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,812,815,117.10/588,001.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833,013.15

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