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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,002.70, 882,004.05 and 455,292.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,002.70, 882,004.05 and 455,292.30 is: 682,938.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,002.70 : 882,004.05 = 455,292.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,002.70/882,004.05 = 455,292.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,002.70x = 882,004.05 × 455,292.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,002.70x = 401,569,652,533.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,569,652,533.82/588,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,938.45

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