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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,664.80, 882,997.20 and 518,680.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,664.80, 882,997.20 and 518,680.80 is: 778,021.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,664.80 : 882,997.20 = 518,680.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,664.80/882,997.20 = 518,680.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,664.80x = 882,997.20 × 518,680.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,664.80x = 457,993,694,093.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,993,694,093.76/588,664.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,021.20

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