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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,014.40, 882,021.60 and 570,518.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,014.40, 882,021.60 and 570,518.40 is: 855,777.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,014.40 : 882,021.60 = 570,518.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,014.40/882,021.60 = 570,518.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,014.40x = 882,021.60 × 570,518.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,014.40x = 503,209,551,997.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,209,551,997.44/588,014.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855,777.60

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