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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,868.51, 875,306.70 and 490,205.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,868.51, 875,306.70 and 490,205.55 is: 733,635.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,868.51 : 875,306.70 = 490,205.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,868.51/875,306.70 = 490,205.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,868.51x = 875,306.70 × 490,205.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,868.51x = 429,080,202,292.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,080,202,292.19/584,868.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,635.33

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