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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,949.80, 992,924.70 and 588,466.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,949.80, 992,924.70 and 588,466.60 is: 882,699.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,949.80 : 992,924.70 = 588,466.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,949.80/992,924.70 = 588,466.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,949.80x = 992,924.70 × 588,466.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,949.80x = 584,303,022,265.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,303,022,265.02/661,949.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,699.90

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