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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,004.80, 882,007.20 and 422,116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,004.80, 882,007.20 and 422,116.80 is: 633,175.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,004.80 : 882,007.20 = 422,116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,004.80/882,007.20 = 422,116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,004.80x = 882,007.20 × 422,116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,004.80x = 372,310,056,840.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,310,056,840.96/588,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,175.20

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