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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,936.80, 883,405.20 and 549,279.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,936.80, 883,405.20 and 549,279.20 is: 823,918.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,936.80 : 883,405.20 = 549,279.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,936.80/883,405.20 = 549,279.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,936.80x = 883,405.20 × 549,279.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,936.80x = 485,236,101,531.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,236,101,531.84/588,936.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,918.80

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