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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,802.80, 883,204.20 and 527,977.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,802.80, 883,204.20 and 527,977.20 is: 791,965.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,802.80 : 883,204.20 = 527,977.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,802.80/883,204.20 = 527,977.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,802.80x = 883,204.20 × 527,977.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,802.80x = 466,311,680,544.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,311,680,544.24/588,802.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791,965.80

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