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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,932.60, 883,398.90 and 496,772.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,932.60, 883,398.90 and 496,772.60 is: 745,158.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,932.60 : 883,398.90 = 496,772.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,932.60/883,398.90 = 496,772.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,932.60x = 883,398.90 × 496,772.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,932.60x = 438,848,368,390.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,848,368,390.14/588,932.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,158.90

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