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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,809.20, 883,213.80 and 511,049.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,809.20, 883,213.80 and 511,049.20 is: 766,573.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,809.20 : 883,213.80 = 511,049.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,809.20/883,213.80 = 511,049.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,809.20x = 883,213.80 × 511,049.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,809.20x = 451,365,705,918.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,365,705,918.96/588,809.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,573.80

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