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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,159.20, 883,113.60 and 455,189.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,159.20, 883,113.60 and 455,189.60 is: 683,461.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,159.20 : 883,113.60 = 455,189.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,159.20/883,113.60 = 455,189.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,159.20x = 883,113.60 × 455,189.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,159.20x = 401,984,126,338.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,984,126,338.56/588,159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,461.43

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