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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,175.20, 883,137.60 and 455,205.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,175.20, 883,137.60 and 455,205.60 is: 683,485.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,175.20 : 883,137.60 = 455,205.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,175.20/883,137.60 = 455,205.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,175.20x = 883,137.60 × 455,205.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,175.20x = 402,009,181,090.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,009,181,090.56/588,175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,485.43

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