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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,135.40, 882,203.10 and 533,897.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,135.40, 882,203.10 and 533,897.80 is: 800,846.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,135.40 : 882,203.10 = 533,897.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,135.40/882,203.10 = 533,897.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,135.40x = 882,203.10 × 533,897.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,135.40x = 471,006,294,243.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,006,294,243.18/588,135.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,846.70

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