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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,487.88, 828,888.48 and 588,741.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,487.88, 828,888.48 and 588,741.48 is: 807,296.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,487.88 : 828,888.48 = 588,741.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,487.88/828,888.48 = 588,741.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,487.88x = 828,888.48 × 588,741.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,487.88x = 488,001,030,470.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,001,030,470.15/604,487.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,296.63

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