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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,908.30, 875,862.45 and 583,908.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,908.30, 875,862.45 and 583,908.30 is: 875,862.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,908.30 : 875,862.45 = 583,908.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,908.30/875,862.45 = 583,908.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,908.30x = 875,862.45 × 583,908.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,908.30x = 511,423,354,213.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,423,354,213.34/583,908.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875,862.45

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