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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,129.40, 882,194.10 and 533,891.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,129.40, 882,194.10 and 533,891.80 is: 800,837.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,129.40 : 882,194.10 = 533,891.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,129.40/882,194.10 = 533,891.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,129.40x = 882,194.10 × 533,891.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,129.40x = 470,996,195,998.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,996,195,998.38/588,129.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,837.70

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