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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,194.08, 881,797.68 and 488,073.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,194.08, 881,797.68 and 488,073.76 is: 731,701.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,194.08 : 881,797.68 = 488,073.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,194.08/881,797.68 = 488,073.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,194.08x = 881,797.68 × 488,073.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,194.08x = 430,382,309,236.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,382,309,236.88/588,194.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,701.19

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