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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,451.60, 880,927.80 and 588,451.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,451.60, 880,927.80 and 588,451.60 is: 880,927.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,451.60 : 880,927.80 = 588,451.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,451.60/880,927.80 = 588,451.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,451.60x = 880,927.80 × 588,451.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,451.60x = 518,383,373,394.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,383,373,394.48/588,451.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880,927.80

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