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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,150.40, 882,225.60 and 533,912.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,150.40, 882,225.60 and 533,912.80 is: 800,869.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,150.40 : 882,225.60 = 533,912.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,150.40/882,225.60 = 533,912.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,150.40x = 882,225.60 × 533,912.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,150.40x = 471,031,540,327.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,031,540,327.68/588,150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,869.20

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