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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,698.70, 883,048.05 and 419,862.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,698.70, 883,048.05 and 419,862.30 is: 629,793.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,698.70 : 883,048.05 = 419,862.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,698.70/883,048.05 = 419,862.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,698.70x = 883,048.05 × 419,862.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,698.70x = 370,758,585,283.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,758,585,283.52/588,698.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629,793.45

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