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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,261.07, 880,753.76 and 331,204.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,261.07, 880,753.76 and 331,204.38 is: 496,728.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,261.07 : 880,753.76 = 331,204.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,261.07/880,753.76 = 331,204.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,261.07x = 880,753.76 × 331,204.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,261.07x = 291,709,501,357.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,709,501,357.45/587,261.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,728.83

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