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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,177.20, 883,140.60 and 455,207.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,177.20, 883,140.60 and 455,207.60 is: 683,488.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,177.20 : 883,140.60 = 455,207.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,177.20/883,140.60 = 455,207.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,177.20x = 883,140.60 × 455,207.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,177.20x = 402,012,312,988.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,012,312,988.56/588,177.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,488.43

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