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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,075.63, 882,120.26 and 559,393.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,075.63, 882,120.26 and 559,393.12 is: 839,096.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,075.63 : 882,120.26 = 559,393.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,075.63/882,120.26 = 559,393.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,075.63x = 882,120.26 × 559,393.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,075.63x = 493,452,004,456.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,452,004,456.61/588,075.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839,096.16

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