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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,843.20, 883,264.80 and 549,477.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,843.20, 883,264.80 and 549,477.20 is: 824,215.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,843.20 : 883,264.80 = 549,477.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,843.20/883,264.80 = 549,477.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,843.20x = 883,264.80 × 549,477.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,843.20x = 485,333,869,162.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,333,869,162.56/588,843.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,215.80

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