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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,830.80, 884,558.40 and 564,919.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,830.80, 884,558.40 and 564,919.60 is: 848,638.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,830.80 : 884,558.40 = 564,919.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,830.80/884,558.40 = 564,919.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,830.80x = 884,558.40 × 564,919.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,830.80x = 499,704,377,504.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,704,377,504.64/588,830.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848,638.31

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