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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,176.10, 882,264.15 and 455,151.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,176.10, 882,264.15 and 455,151.83 is: 682,727.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,176.10 : 882,264.15 = 455,151.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,176.10/882,264.15 = 455,151.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,176.10x = 882,264.15 × 455,151.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,176.10x = 401,564,138,004.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,564,138,004.57/588,176.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,727.74

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