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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,730.60, 883,095.90 and 518,746.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,730.60, 883,095.90 and 518,746.60 is: 778,119.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,730.60 : 883,095.90 = 518,746.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,730.60/883,095.90 = 518,746.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,730.60x = 883,095.90 × 518,746.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,730.60x = 458,102,995,598.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,102,995,598.94/588,730.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,119.90

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