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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,756.80, 883,135.20 and 529,659.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,756.80, 883,135.20 and 529,659.20 is: 794,488.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,756.80 : 883,135.20 = 529,659.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,756.80/883,135.20 = 529,659.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,756.80x = 883,135.20 × 529,659.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,756.80x = 467,760,683,523.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,760,683,523.84/588,756.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,488.80

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