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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,846.20, 883,269.30 and 470,748.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,846.20, 883,269.30 and 470,748.20 is: 706,122.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,846.20 : 883,269.30 = 470,748.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,846.20/883,269.30 = 470,748.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,846.20x = 883,269.30 × 470,748.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,846.20x = 415,797,433,090.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,797,433,090.26/588,846.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,122.30

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