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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,840.90, 826,243.50 and 588,840.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,840.90, 826,243.50 and 588,840.90 is: 826,243.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,840.90 : 826,243.50 = 588,840.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,840.90/826,243.50 = 588,840.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,840.90x = 826,243.50 × 588,840.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,840.90x = 486,525,966,159.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,525,966,159.15/588,840.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,243.50

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