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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,841.20, 883,261.80 and 549,475.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,841.20, 883,261.80 and 549,475.20 is: 824,212.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,841.20 : 883,261.80 = 549,475.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,841.20/883,261.80 = 549,475.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,841.20x = 883,261.80 × 549,475.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,841.20x = 485,330,454,207.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,330,454,207.36/588,841.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,212.80

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