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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,223.60, 880,835.40 and 587,223.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,223.60, 880,835.40 and 587,223.60 is: 880,835.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,223.60 : 880,835.40 = 587,223.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,223.60/880,835.40 = 587,223.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,223.60x = 880,835.40 × 587,223.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,223.60x = 517,247,334,595.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,247,334,595.44/587,223.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880,835.40

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