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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,165.40, 882,248.10 and 533,927.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,165.40, 882,248.10 and 533,927.80 is: 800,891.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,165.40 : 882,248.10 = 533,927.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,165.40/882,248.10 = 533,927.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,165.40x = 882,248.10 × 533,927.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,165.40x = 471,056,787,087.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,056,787,087.18/588,165.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,891.70

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