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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,292.70, 880,939.05 and 410,145.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,292.70, 880,939.05 and 410,145.70 is: 615,218.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,292.70 : 880,939.05 = 410,145.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,292.70/880,939.05 = 410,145.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,292.70x = 880,939.05 × 410,145.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,292.70x = 361,313,363,319.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,313,363,319.59/587,292.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,218.55

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