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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,856.80, 883,285.20 and 528,031.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,856.80, 883,285.20 and 528,031.20 is: 792,046.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,856.80 : 883,285.20 = 528,031.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,856.80/883,285.20 = 528,031.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,856.80x = 883,285.20 × 528,031.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,856.80x = 466,402,144,098.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,402,144,098.24/588,856.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792,046.80

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