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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,744.90, 883,117.35 and 543,255.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,744.90, 883,117.35 and 543,255.30 is: 814,882.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,744.90 : 883,117.35 = 543,255.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,744.90/883,117.35 = 543,255.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,744.90x = 883,117.35 × 543,255.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,744.90x = 479,758,180,909.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,758,180,909.46/588,744.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814,882.95

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