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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,826.70, 883,240.05 and 549,460.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,826.70, 883,240.05 and 549,460.70 is: 824,191.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,826.70 : 883,240.05 = 549,460.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,826.70/883,240.05 = 549,460.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,826.70x = 883,240.05 × 549,460.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,826.70x = 485,305,696,141.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,305,696,141.04/588,826.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,191.05

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