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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,010.80, 882,016.20 and 555,351.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,010.80, 882,016.20 and 555,351.60 is: 833,027.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,010.80 : 882,016.20 = 555,351.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,010.80/882,016.20 = 555,351.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,010.80x = 882,016.20 × 555,351.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,010.80x = 489,829,107,895.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,829,107,895.92/588,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833,027.40

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