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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,762.08, 878,618.52 and 525,773.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,762.08, 878,618.52 and 525,773.28 is: 784,619.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,762.08 : 878,618.52 = 525,773.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,762.08/878,618.52 = 525,773.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,762.08x = 878,618.52 × 525,773.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,762.08x = 461,954,141,129.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,954,141,129.15/588,762.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784,619.39

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