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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,662.20, 882,993.30 and 470,564.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,662.20, 882,993.30 and 470,564.20 is: 705,846.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,662.20 : 882,993.30 = 470,564.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,662.20/882,993.30 = 470,564.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,662.20x = 882,993.30 × 470,564.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,662.20x = 415,505,035,819.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,505,035,819.86/588,662.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,846.30

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