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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,317.20, 880,975.80 and 410,170.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,317.20, 880,975.80 and 410,170.20 is: 615,255.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,317.20 : 880,975.80 = 410,170.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,317.20/880,975.80 = 410,170.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,317.20x = 880,975.80 × 410,170.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,317.20x = 361,350,020,081.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,350,020,081.16/587,317.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,255.30

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