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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,166.70, 883,124.85 and 455,197.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,166.70, 883,124.85 and 455,197.10 is: 683,472.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,166.70 : 883,124.85 = 455,197.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,166.70/883,124.85 = 455,197.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,166.70x = 883,124.85 × 455,197.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,166.70x = 401,995,870,657.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,995,870,657.94/588,166.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,472.68

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