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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,167.80, 878,418.90 and 509,148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,167.80, 878,418.90 and 509,148.60 is: 761,700.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,167.80 : 878,418.90 = 509,148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,167.80/878,418.90 = 509,148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,167.80x = 878,418.90 × 509,148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,167.80x = 447,245,753,148.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,245,753,148.54/587,167.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,700.07

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