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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,001.60, 882,002.40 and 504,020.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,001.60, 882,002.40 and 504,020.80 is: 756,031.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,001.60 : 882,002.40 = 504,020.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,001.60/882,002.40 = 504,020.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,001.60x = 882,002.40 × 504,020.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,001.60x = 444,547,555,249.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,547,555,249.92/588,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,031.20

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