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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,826.80, 883,240.20 and 494,348.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,826.80, 883,240.20 and 494,348.40 is: 741,522.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,826.80 : 883,240.20 = 494,348.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,826.80/883,240.20 = 494,348.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,826.80x = 883,240.20 × 494,348.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,826.80x = 436,628,379,685.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,628,379,685.68/588,826.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,522.60

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