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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,231.80, 878,514.90 and 509,212.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,231.80, 878,514.90 and 509,212.60 is: 761,796.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,231.80 : 878,514.90 = 509,212.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,231.80/878,514.90 = 509,212.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,231.80x = 878,514.90 × 509,212.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,231.80x = 447,350,856,367.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,350,856,367.74/587,231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,796.03

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