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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,101.03, 880,970.15 and 497,756.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,101.03, 880,970.15 and 497,756.06 is: 745,634.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,101.03 : 880,970.15 = 497,756.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,101.03/880,970.15 = 497,756.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,101.03x = 880,970.15 × 497,756.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,101.03x = 438,508,227,681.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,508,227,681.15/588,101.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,634.18

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