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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,865.70, 883,298.55 and 549,499.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,865.70, 883,298.55 and 549,499.70 is: 824,249.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,865.70 : 883,298.55 = 549,499.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,865.70/883,298.55 = 549,499.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,865.70x = 883,298.55 × 549,499.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,865.70x = 485,372,288,235.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,372,288,235.44/588,865.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,249.55

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