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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,611.80, 876,917.70 and 381,658.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,611.80, 876,917.70 and 381,658.20 is: 572,487.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,611.80 : 876,917.70 = 381,658.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,611.80/876,917.70 = 381,658.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,611.80x = 876,917.70 × 381,658.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,611.80x = 334,682,830,930.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,682,830,930.14/584,611.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,487.30

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