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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,770.70, 881,406.45 and 525,785.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,770.70, 881,406.45 and 525,785.10 is: 787,115.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,770.70 : 881,406.45 = 525,785.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,770.70/881,406.45 = 525,785.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,770.70x = 881,406.45 × 525,785.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,770.70x = 463,430,378,453.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,430,378,453.90/588,770.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,115.22

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