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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,738.20, 883,107.30 and 529,689.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,738.20, 883,107.30 and 529,689.20 is: 794,533.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,738.20 : 883,107.30 = 529,689.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,738.20/883,107.30 = 529,689.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,738.20x = 883,107.30 × 529,689.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,738.20x = 467,772,399,251.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,772,399,251.16/588,738.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,533.80

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