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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,317.70, 880,692.12 and 532,181.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,317.70, 880,692.12 and 532,181.46 is: 796,658.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,317.70 : 880,692.12 = 532,181.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,317.70/880,692.12 = 532,181.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,317.70x = 880,692.12 × 532,181.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,317.70x = 468,688,018,232.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,688,018,232.10/588,317.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796,658.03

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