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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,004.20, 882,006.30 and 538,237.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,004.20, 882,006.30 and 538,237.80 is: 807,356.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,004.20 : 882,006.30 = 538,237.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,004.20/882,006.30 = 538,237.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,004.20x = 882,006.30 × 538,237.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,004.20x = 474,729,130,498.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,729,130,498.14/588,004.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,356.70

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