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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,834.80, 882,215.40 and 483,081.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,834.80, 882,215.40 and 483,081.20 is: 723,771.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,834.80 : 882,215.40 = 483,081.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,834.80/882,215.40 = 483,081.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,834.80x = 882,215.40 × 483,081.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,834.80x = 426,181,674,090.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,181,674,090.48/588,834.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,771.21

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