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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,294.40, 875,059.20 and 584,294.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,294.40, 875,059.20 and 584,294.40 is: 875,059.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,294.40 : 875,059.20 = 584,294.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,294.40/875,059.20 = 584,294.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,294.40x = 875,059.20 × 584,294.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,294.40x = 511,292,190,228.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,292,190,228.48/584,294.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875,059.20

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