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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,662.70, 882,994.05 and 470,564.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,662.70, 882,994.05 and 470,564.70 is: 705,847.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,662.70 : 882,994.05 = 470,564.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,662.70/882,994.05 = 470,564.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,662.70x = 882,994.05 × 470,564.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,662.70x = 415,505,830,240.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,505,830,240.04/588,662.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,847.05

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