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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,558.80, 883,408.44 and 556,590.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,558.80, 883,408.44 and 556,590.80 is: 835,425.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,558.80 : 883,408.44 = 556,590.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,558.80/883,408.44 = 556,590.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,558.80x = 883,408.44 × 556,590.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,558.80x = 491,697,010,346.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,697,010,346.35/588,558.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835,425.47

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