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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,655.20, 882,982.80 and 529,606.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,655.20, 882,982.80 and 529,606.20 is: 794,409.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,655.20 : 882,982.80 = 529,606.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,655.20/882,982.80 = 529,606.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,655.20x = 882,982.80 × 529,606.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,655.20x = 467,633,165,373.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,633,165,373.36/588,655.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,409.30

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