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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,835.20, 883,252.80 and 529,852.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,835.20, 883,252.80 and 529,852.80 is: 794,779.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,835.20 : 883,252.80 = 529,852.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,835.20/883,252.80 = 529,852.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,835.20x = 883,252.80 × 529,852.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,835.20x = 467,993,969,187.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,993,969,187.84/588,835.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,779.20

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