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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,315.70, 880,973.55 and 469,217.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,315.70, 880,973.55 and 469,217.70 is: 703,826.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,315.70 : 880,973.55 = 469,217.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,315.70/880,973.55 = 469,217.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,315.70x = 880,973.55 × 469,217.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,315.70x = 413,368,382,891.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,368,382,891.84/587,315.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,826.55

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