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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,665.70, 882,998.55 and 545,363.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,665.70, 882,998.55 and 545,363.10 is: 818,044.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,665.70 : 882,998.55 = 545,363.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,665.70/882,998.55 = 545,363.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,665.70x = 882,998.55 × 545,363.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,665.70x = 481,554,826,523.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,554,826,523.51/588,665.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818,044.65

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