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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,831.70, 871,247.55 and 487,519.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,831.70, 871,247.55 and 487,519.70 is: 731,279.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,831.70 : 871,247.55 = 487,519.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,831.70/871,247.55 = 487,519.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,831.70x = 871,247.55 × 487,519.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,831.70x = 424,750,344,201.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,750,344,201.74/580,831.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,279.55

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