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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,168.40, 882,252.60 and 533,930.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,168.40, 882,252.60 and 533,930.80 is: 800,896.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,168.40 : 882,252.60 = 533,930.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,168.40/882,252.60 = 533,930.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,168.40x = 882,252.60 × 533,930.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,168.40x = 471,061,836,520.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,061,836,520.08/588,168.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,896.20

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