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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,003.70, 882,005.55 and 538,237.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,003.70, 882,005.55 and 538,237.30 is: 807,355.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,003.70 : 882,005.55 = 538,237.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,003.70/882,005.55 = 538,237.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,003.70x = 882,005.55 × 538,237.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,003.70x = 474,728,285,817.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,728,285,817.02/588,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,355.95

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