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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,023.03, 811,722.45 and 465,954.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,023.03, 811,722.45 and 465,954.13 is: 644,311.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,023.03 : 811,722.45 = 465,954.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,023.03/811,722.45 = 465,954.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,023.03x = 811,722.45 × 465,954.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,023.03x = 378,225,427,991.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,225,427,991.22/587,023.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,311.06

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