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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,267.70, 880,901.55 and 514,950.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,267.70, 880,901.55 and 514,950.90 is: 772,426.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,267.70 : 880,901.55 = 514,950.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,267.70/880,901.55 = 514,950.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,267.70x = 880,901.55 × 514,950.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,267.70x = 453,621,045,983.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,621,045,983.90/587,267.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772,426.35

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