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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,864.70, 883,297.05 and 549,498.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,864.70, 883,297.05 and 549,498.70 is: 824,248.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,864.70 : 883,297.05 = 549,498.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,864.70/883,297.05 = 549,498.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,864.70x = 883,297.05 × 549,498.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,864.70x = 485,370,580,688.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,370,580,688.84/588,864.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,248.05

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