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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,270.64, 948,649.59 and 588,679.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,270.64, 948,649.59 and 588,679.92 is: 887,457.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,270.64 : 948,649.59 = 588,679.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,270.64/948,649.59 = 588,679.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,270.64x = 948,649.59 × 588,679.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,270.64x = 558,450,964,749.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,450,964,749.23/629,270.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887,457.53

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