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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,999.80, 863,999.70 and 436,031.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,999.80, 863,999.70 and 436,031.80 is: 654,047.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,999.80 : 863,999.70 = 436,031.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,999.80/863,999.70 = 436,031.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,999.80x = 863,999.70 × 436,031.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,999.80x = 376,731,344,390.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,731,344,390.46/575,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,047.70

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