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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,908.20, 883,362.30 and 470,810.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,908.20, 883,362.30 and 470,810.20 is: 706,215.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,908.20 : 883,362.30 = 470,810.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,908.20/883,362.30 = 470,810.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,908.20x = 883,362.30 × 470,810.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,908.20x = 415,895,981,135.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,895,981,135.46/588,908.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,215.30

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