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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,169.40, 882,254.10 and 533,931.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,169.40, 882,254.10 and 533,931.80 is: 800,897.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,169.40 : 882,254.10 = 533,931.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,169.40/882,254.10 = 533,931.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,169.40x = 882,254.10 × 533,931.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,169.40x = 471,063,519,670.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,063,519,670.38/588,169.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,897.70

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