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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,867.13, 805,430.69 and 507,214.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,867.13, 805,430.69 and 507,214.14 is: 699,689.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,867.13 : 805,430.69 = 507,214.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,867.13/805,430.69 = 507,214.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,867.13x = 805,430.69 × 507,214.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,867.13x = 408,525,837,899.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,525,837,899.40/583,867.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,689.74

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