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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586,985.80, 878,145.90 and 508,966.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586,985.80, 878,145.90 and 508,966.60 is: 761,427.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586,985.80 : 878,145.90 = 508,966.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586,985.80/878,145.90 = 508,966.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586,985.80x = 878,145.90 × 508,966.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586,985.80x = 446,946,933,026.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,946,933,026.94/586,985.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,427.16

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