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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,821.80, 883,232.70 and 529,724.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,821.80, 883,232.70 and 529,724.20 is: 794,586.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,821.80 : 883,232.70 = 529,724.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,821.80/883,232.70 = 529,724.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,821.80x = 883,232.70 × 529,724.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,821.80x = 467,869,735,421.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,869,735,421.34/588,821.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,586.30

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