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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,892.20, 883,338.30 and 470,794.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,892.20, 883,338.30 and 470,794.20 is: 706,191.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,892.20 : 883,338.30 = 470,794.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,892.20/883,338.30 = 470,794.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,892.20x = 883,338.30 × 470,794.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,892.20x = 415,870,548,277.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,870,548,277.86/588,892.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,191.30

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