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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,732.80, 882,062.40 and 482,979.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,732.80, 882,062.40 and 482,979.20 is: 723,618.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,732.80 : 882,062.40 = 482,979.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,732.80/882,062.40 = 482,979.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,732.80x = 882,062.40 × 482,979.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,732.80x = 426,017,792,302.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,017,792,302.08/588,732.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,618.24

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