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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,115.76, 880,992.38 and 497,771.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,115.76, 880,992.38 and 497,771.06 is: 745,656.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,115.76 : 880,992.38 = 497,771.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,115.76/880,992.38 = 497,771.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,115.76x = 880,992.38 × 497,771.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,115.76x = 438,532,507,683.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,532,507,683.99/588,115.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,656.79

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