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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,991.83, 874,851.58 and 383,703.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,991.83, 874,851.58 and 383,703.67 is: 574,809.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,991.83 : 874,851.58 = 383,703.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,991.83/874,851.58 = 383,703.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,991.83x = 874,851.58 × 383,703.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,991.83x = 335,683,761,951.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,683,761,951.30/583,991.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,809.00

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