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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,001.30, 882,001.95 and 583,854.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,001.30, 882,001.95 and 583,854.10 is: 875,781.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,001.30 : 882,001.95 = 583,854.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,001.30/882,001.95 = 583,854.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,001.30x = 882,001.95 × 583,854.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,001.30x = 514,960,454,715.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,960,454,715.50/588,001.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875,781.15

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