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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,729.60, 883,094.40 and 518,745.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,729.60, 883,094.40 and 518,745.60 is: 778,118.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,729.60 : 883,094.40 = 518,745.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,729.60/883,094.40 = 518,745.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,729.60x = 883,094.40 × 518,745.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,729.60x = 458,101,334,384.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,101,334,384.64/588,729.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,118.40

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