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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,317.95, 880,692.49 and 532,181.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,317.95, 880,692.49 and 532,181.71 is: 796,658.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,317.95 : 880,692.49 = 532,181.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,317.95/880,692.49 = 532,181.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,317.95x = 880,692.49 × 532,181.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,317.95x = 468,688,435,312.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,688,435,312.36/588,317.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796,658.40

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