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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,165.70, 883,123.35 and 455,196.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,165.70, 883,123.35 and 455,196.10 is: 683,471.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,165.70 : 883,123.35 = 455,196.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,165.70/883,123.35 = 455,196.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,165.70x = 883,123.35 × 455,196.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,165.70x = 401,994,304,738.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,994,304,738.94/588,165.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,471.18

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