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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,074.50, 882,118.57 and 559,392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,074.50, 882,118.57 and 559,392 is: 839,094.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,074.50 : 882,118.57 = 559,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,074.50/882,118.57 = 559,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,074.50x = 882,118.57 × 559,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,074.50x = 493,450,071,109.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,450,071,109.44/588,074.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839,094.49

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