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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,812.20, 883,218.30 and 511,052.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,812.20, 883,218.30 and 511,052.20 is: 766,578.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,812.20 : 883,218.30 = 511,052.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,812.20/883,218.30 = 511,052.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,812.20x = 883,218.30 × 511,052.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,812.20x = 451,370,655,295.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,370,655,295.26/588,812.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,578.30

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