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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,250.12, 882,473.58 and 461,885.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,250.12, 882,473.58 and 461,885.26 is: 692,905.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,250.12 : 882,473.58 = 461,885.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,250.12/882,473.58 = 461,885.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,250.12x = 882,473.58 × 461,885.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,250.12x = 407,601,538,941.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,601,538,941.43/588,250.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,905.15

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