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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,821.80, 883,232.70 and 527,996.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,821.80, 883,232.70 and 527,996.20 is: 791,994.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,821.80 : 883,232.70 = 527,996.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,821.80/883,232.70 = 527,996.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,821.80x = 883,232.70 × 527,996.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,821.80x = 466,343,509,315.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,343,509,315.74/588,821.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791,994.30

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