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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,015.40, 882,023.10 and 570,519.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,015.40, 882,023.10 and 570,519.40 is: 855,779.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,015.40 : 882,023.10 = 570,519.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,015.40/882,023.10 = 570,519.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,015.40x = 882,023.10 × 570,519.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,015.40x = 503,211,289,798.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,211,289,798.14/588,015.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855,779.10

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