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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,117.26, 880,994.63 and 497,772.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,117.26, 880,994.63 and 497,772.56 is: 745,659.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,117.26 : 880,994.63 = 497,772.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,117.26/880,994.63 = 497,772.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,117.26x = 880,994.63 × 497,772.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,117.26x = 438,534,945,427.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,534,945,427.52/588,117.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,659.04

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