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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,118.76, 880,996.88 and 497,774.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,118.76, 880,996.88 and 497,774.06 is: 745,661.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,118.76 : 880,996.88 = 497,774.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,118.76/880,996.88 = 497,774.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,118.76x = 880,996.88 × 497,774.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,118.76x = 438,537,393,804.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,537,393,804.93/588,118.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,661.29

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