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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,844.20, 883,266.30 and 470,746.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,844.20, 883,266.30 and 470,746.20 is: 706,119.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,844.20 : 883,266.30 = 470,746.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,844.20/883,266.30 = 470,746.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,844.20x = 883,266.30 × 470,746.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,844.20x = 415,794,254,313.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,794,254,313.06/588,844.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,119.30

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