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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,001.80, 882,002.70 and 583,854.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,001.80, 882,002.70 and 583,854.60 is: 875,781.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,001.80 : 882,002.70 = 583,854.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,001.80/882,002.70 = 583,854.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,001.80x = 882,002.70 × 583,854.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,001.80x = 514,961,333,607.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,961,333,607.42/588,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875,781.90

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