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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,736.80, 882,068.40 and 482,983.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,736.80, 882,068.40 and 482,983.20 is: 723,624.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,736.80 : 882,068.40 = 482,983.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,736.80/882,068.40 = 482,983.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,736.80x = 882,068.40 × 482,983.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,736.80x = 426,024,218,450.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,024,218,450.88/588,736.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,624.24

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