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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,004.70, 882,007.05 and 455,294.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,004.70, 882,007.05 and 455,294.30 is: 682,941.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,004.70 : 882,007.05 = 455,294.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,004.70/882,007.05 = 455,294.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,004.70x = 882,007.05 × 455,294.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,004.70x = 401,572,782,424.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,572,782,424.82/588,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,941.45

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