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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,423.40, 882,635.10 and 588,423.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,423.40, 882,635.10 and 588,423.40 is: 882,635.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,423.40 : 882,635.10 = 588,423.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,423.40/882,635.10 = 588,423.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,423.40x = 882,635.10 × 588,423.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,423.40x = 519,363,146,501.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,363,146,501.34/588,423.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,635.10

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