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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,119.76, 880,998.38 and 497,775.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,119.76, 880,998.38 and 497,775.06 is: 745,662.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,119.76 : 880,998.38 = 497,775.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,119.76/880,998.38 = 497,775.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,119.76x = 880,998.38 × 497,775.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,119.76x = 438,539,021,464.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,539,021,464.40/588,119.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,662.79

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