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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,688.20, 883,032.30 and 470,590.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,688.20, 883,032.30 and 470,590.20 is: 705,885.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,688.20 : 883,032.30 = 470,590.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,688.20/883,032.30 = 470,590.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,688.20x = 883,032.30 × 470,590.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,688.20x = 415,546,346,663.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,546,346,663.46/588,688.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,885.30

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