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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,451.70, 875,201.33 and 383,685.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,451.70, 875,201.33 and 383,685.10 is: 574,558.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,451.70 : 875,201.33 = 383,685.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,451.70/875,201.33 = 383,685.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,451.70x = 875,201.33 × 383,685.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,451.70x = 335,801,707,902.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,801,707,902.76/584,451.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,558.53

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