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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,002.70, 882,004.05 and 496,764.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,002.70, 882,004.05 and 496,764.30 is: 745,146.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,002.70 : 882,004.05 = 496,764.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,002.70/882,004.05 = 496,764.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,002.70x = 882,004.05 × 496,764.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,002.70x = 438,148,124,495.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,148,124,495.42/588,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,146.45

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