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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,075.50, 882,120.07 and 559,393

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,075.50, 882,120.07 and 559,393 is: 839,095.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,075.50 : 882,120.07 = 559,393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,075.50/882,120.07 = 559,393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,075.50x = 882,120.07 × 559,393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,075.50x = 493,451,792,317.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,451,792,317.51/588,075.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839,095.99

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