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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,807.80, 883,211.70 and 527,982.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,807.80, 883,211.70 and 527,982.20 is: 791,973.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,807.80 : 883,211.70 = 527,982.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,807.80/883,211.70 = 527,982.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,807.80x = 883,211.70 × 527,982.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,807.80x = 466,320,056,431.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,320,056,431.74/588,807.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791,973.30

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