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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,735.20, 883,102.80 and 529,686.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,735.20, 883,102.80 and 529,686.20 is: 794,529.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,735.20 : 883,102.80 = 529,686.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,735.20/883,102.80 = 529,686.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,735.20x = 883,102.80 × 529,686.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,735.20x = 467,767,366,341.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,767,366,341.36/588,735.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,529.30

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