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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,260.80, 878,558.40 and 509,241.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,260.80, 878,558.40 and 509,241.60 is: 761,839.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,260.80 : 878,558.40 = 509,241.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,260.80/878,558.40 = 509,241.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,260.80x = 878,558.40 × 509,241.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,260.80x = 447,398,485,309.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,398,485,309.44/587,260.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,839.52

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