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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,835.20, 883,252.80 and 545,532.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,835.20, 883,252.80 and 545,532.60 is: 818,298.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,835.20 : 883,252.80 = 545,532.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,835.20/883,252.80 = 545,532.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,835.20x = 883,252.80 × 545,532.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,835.20x = 481,843,196,441.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,843,196,441.28/588,835.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818,298.90

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