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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,750.67, 875,548.95 and 381,844.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,750.67, 875,548.95 and 381,844.14 is: 571,736.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,750.67 : 875,548.95 = 381,844.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,750.67/875,548.95 = 381,844.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,750.67x = 875,548.95 × 381,844.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,750.67x = 334,323,235,840.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,323,235,840.65/584,750.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,736.39

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