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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,594.76, 812,507.24 and 498,417.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,594.76, 812,507.24 and 498,417.48 is: 688,024.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,594.76 : 812,507.24 = 498,417.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,594.76/812,507.24 = 498,417.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,594.76x = 812,507.24 × 498,417.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,594.76x = 404,967,811,042.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,967,811,042.56/588,594.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,024.83

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