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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585,912, 808,644.80 and 371,072

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585,912, 808,644.80 and 371,072 is: 512,133.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585,912 : 808,644.80 = 371,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585,912/808,644.80 = 371,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585,912x = 808,644.80 × 371,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585,912x = 300,065,443,225.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,065,443,225.60/585,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,133.98

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