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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,892.70, 883,339.05 and 470,794.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,892.70, 883,339.05 and 470,794.70 is: 706,192.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,892.70 : 883,339.05 = 470,794.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,892.70/883,339.05 = 470,794.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,892.70x = 883,339.05 × 470,794.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,892.70x = 415,871,343,043.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,871,343,043.04/588,892.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,192.05

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