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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,207.70, 880,811.55 and 377,255.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,207.70, 880,811.55 and 377,255.70 is: 565,883.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,207.70 : 880,811.55 = 377,255.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,207.70/880,811.55 = 377,255.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,207.70x = 880,811.55 × 377,255.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,207.70x = 332,291,177,863.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,291,177,863.34/587,207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,883.55

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