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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,889.20, 883,333.80 and 470,791.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,889.20, 883,333.80 and 470,791.20 is: 706,186.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,889.20 : 883,333.80 = 470,791.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,889.20/883,333.80 = 470,791.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,889.20x = 883,333.80 × 470,791.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,889.20x = 415,865,779,702.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,865,779,702.56/588,889.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,186.80

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