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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,766.70, 883,150.05 and 529,717.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,766.70, 883,150.05 and 529,717.70 is: 794,576.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,766.70 : 883,150.05 = 529,717.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,766.70/883,150.05 = 529,717.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,766.70x = 883,150.05 × 529,717.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,766.70x = 467,820,213,240.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,820,213,240.89/588,766.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,576.55

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