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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,743.10, 883,114.65 and 553,751.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,743.10, 883,114.65 and 553,751.10 is: 830,626.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,743.10 : 883,114.65 = 553,751.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,743.10/883,114.65 = 553,751.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,743.10x = 883,114.65 × 553,751.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,743.10x = 489,025,708,863.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,025,708,863.62/588,743.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830,626.65

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