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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,316.70, 880,975.05 and 514,999.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,316.70, 880,975.05 and 514,999.90 is: 772,499.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,316.70 : 880,975.05 = 514,999.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,316.70/880,975.05 = 514,999.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,316.70x = 880,975.05 × 514,999.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,316.70x = 453,702,062,652.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,702,062,652.50/587,316.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772,499.85

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