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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,221.47, 880,202.51 and 384,741.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,221.47, 880,202.51 and 384,741.11 is: 576,699.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,221.47 : 880,202.51 = 384,741.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,221.47/880,202.51 = 384,741.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,221.47x = 880,202.51 × 384,741.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,221.47x = 338,650,090,722.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,650,090,722.19/587,221.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,699.10

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