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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,808.20, 883,212.30 and 511,048.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,808.20, 883,212.30 and 511,048.20 is: 766,572.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,808.20 : 883,212.30 = 511,048.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,808.20/883,212.30 = 511,048.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,808.20x = 883,212.30 × 511,048.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,808.20x = 451,364,056,132.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,364,056,132.86/588,808.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,572.30

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