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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,863.70, 883,295.55 and 549,497.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,863.70, 883,295.55 and 549,497.70 is: 824,246.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,863.70 : 883,295.55 = 549,497.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,863.70/883,295.55 = 549,497.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,863.70x = 883,295.55 × 549,497.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,863.70x = 485,368,873,145.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,368,873,145.24/588,863.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,246.55

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