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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,688.40, 881,720.40 and 483,712.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,688.40, 881,720.40 and 483,712.40 is: 724,490.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,688.40 : 881,720.40 = 483,712.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,688.40/881,720.40 = 483,712.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,688.40x = 881,720.40 × 483,712.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,688.40x = 426,499,090,812.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,499,090,812.96/588,688.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,490.39

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