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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,311.70, 880,967.55 and 410,164.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,311.70, 880,967.55 and 410,164.70 is: 615,247.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,311.70 : 880,967.55 = 410,164.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,311.70/880,967.55 = 410,164.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,311.70x = 880,967.55 × 410,164.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,311.70x = 361,341,790,855.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,341,790,855.49/587,311.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,247.05

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