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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,453.63, 868,427.83 and 508,837.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,453.63, 868,427.83 and 508,837.58 is: 761,281.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,453.63 : 868,427.83 = 508,837.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,453.63/868,427.83 = 508,837.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,453.63x = 868,427.83 × 508,837.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,453.63x = 441,888,714,972.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,888,714,972.36/580,453.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,281.68

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