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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,843.70, 883,265.55 and 549,477.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,843.70, 883,265.55 and 549,477.70 is: 824,216.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,843.70 : 883,265.55 = 549,477.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,843.70/883,265.55 = 549,477.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,843.70x = 883,265.55 × 549,477.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,843.70x = 485,334,722,903.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,334,722,903.24/588,843.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,216.55

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