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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,524.40, 881,605.08 and 498,180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,524.40, 881,605.08 and 498,180.24 is: 746,270.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,524.40 : 881,605.08 = 498,180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,524.40/881,605.08 = 498,180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,524.40x = 881,605.08 × 498,180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,524.40x = 439,198,230,339.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,198,230,339.62/588,524.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,270.21

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