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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,314.70, 880,972.05 and 410,167.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,314.70, 880,972.05 and 410,167.70 is: 615,251.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,314.70 : 880,972.05 = 410,167.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,314.70/880,972.05 = 410,167.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,314.70x = 880,972.05 × 410,167.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,314.70x = 361,346,279,512.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,346,279,512.79/587,314.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,251.55

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