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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,999.40, 882,186.90 and 484,023.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,999.40, 882,186.90 and 484,023.40 is: 724,956.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,999.40 : 882,186.90 = 484,023.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,999.40/882,186.90 = 484,023.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,999.40x = 882,186.90 × 484,023.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,999.40x = 426,999,102,773.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,999,102,773.46/588,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,956.77

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