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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,910.20, 883,365.30 and 470,812.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,910.20, 883,365.30 and 470,812.20 is: 706,218.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,910.20 : 883,365.30 = 470,812.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,910.20/883,365.30 = 470,812.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,910.20x = 883,365.30 × 470,812.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,910.20x = 415,899,160,296.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,899,160,296.66/588,910.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,218.30

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