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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,346.20, 886,444.83 and 532,248.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,346.20, 886,444.83 and 532,248.84 is: 801,924.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,346.20 : 886,444.83 = 532,248.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,346.20/886,444.83 = 532,248.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,346.20x = 886,444.83 × 532,248.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,346.20x = 471,809,232,491.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,809,232,491.50/588,346.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,924.50

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