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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,901.20, 883,351.80 and 470,803.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,901.20, 883,351.80 and 470,803.20 is: 706,204.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,901.20 : 883,351.80 = 470,803.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,901.20/883,351.80 = 470,803.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,901.20x = 883,351.80 × 470,803.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,901.20x = 415,884,854,165.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,884,854,165.76/588,901.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,204.80

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