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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,832.80, 882,212.40 and 483,079.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,832.80, 882,212.40 and 483,079.20 is: 723,768.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,832.80 : 882,212.40 = 483,079.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,832.80/882,212.40 = 483,079.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,832.80x = 882,212.40 × 483,079.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,832.80x = 426,178,460,422.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,178,460,422.08/588,832.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,768.21

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