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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,138.40, 882,207.60 and 533,900.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,138.40, 882,207.60 and 533,900.80 is: 800,851.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,138.40 : 882,207.60 = 533,900.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,138.40/882,207.60 = 533,900.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,138.40x = 882,207.60 × 533,900.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,138.40x = 471,011,343,406.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,011,343,406.08/588,138.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,851.20

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