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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,116.76, 880,993.88 and 497,772.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,116.76, 880,993.88 and 497,772.06 is: 745,658.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,116.76 : 880,993.88 = 497,772.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,116.76/880,993.88 = 497,772.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,116.76x = 880,993.88 × 497,772.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,116.76x = 438,534,138,494.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,534,138,494.99/588,116.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,658.29

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