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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,985.20, 883,477.80 and 497,746.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,985.20, 883,477.80 and 497,746.80 is: 746,620.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,985.20 : 883,477.80 = 497,746.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,985.20/883,477.80 = 497,746.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,985.20x = 883,477.80 × 497,746.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,985.20x = 439,748,247,821.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,748,247,821.04/588,985.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,620.20

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