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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,796.80, 883,195.20 and 529,699.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,796.80, 883,195.20 and 529,699.20 is: 794,548.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,796.80 : 883,195.20 = 529,699.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,796.80/883,195.20 = 529,699.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,796.80x = 883,195.20 × 529,699.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,796.80x = 467,827,790,883.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,827,790,883.84/588,796.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,548.80

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