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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,105.52, 812,688.88 and 480,636.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,105.52, 812,688.88 and 480,636.34 is: 664,179.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,105.52 : 812,688.88 = 480,636.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,105.52/812,688.88 = 480,636.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,105.52x = 812,688.88 × 480,636.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,105.52x = 390,607,808,841.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,607,808,841.90/588,105.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,179.80

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