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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,734.80, 882,065.40 and 482,981.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,734.80, 882,065.40 and 482,981.20 is: 723,621.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,734.80 : 882,065.40 = 482,981.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,734.80/882,065.40 = 482,981.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,734.80x = 882,065.40 × 482,981.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,734.80x = 426,021,005,370.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,021,005,370.48/588,734.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,621.24

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