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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,172.20, 883,133.10 and 455,202.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,172.20, 883,133.10 and 455,202.60 is: 683,480.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,172.20 : 883,133.10 = 455,202.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,172.20/883,133.10 = 455,202.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,172.20x = 883,133.10 × 455,202.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,172.20x = 402,004,483,266.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,004,483,266.06/588,172.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,480.93

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