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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,833.80, 882,213.90 and 483,080.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,833.80, 882,213.90 and 483,080.20 is: 723,769.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,833.80 : 882,213.90 = 483,080.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,833.80/882,213.90 = 483,080.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,833.80x = 882,213.90 × 483,080.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,833.80x = 426,180,067,254.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,180,067,254.78/588,833.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,769.71

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