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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,825.20, 883,237.80 and 529,842.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,825.20, 883,237.80 and 529,842.80 is: 794,764.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,825.20 : 883,237.80 = 529,842.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,825.20/883,237.80 = 529,842.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,825.20x = 883,237.80 × 529,842.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,825.20x = 467,977,189,017.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,977,189,017.84/588,825.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,764.20

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