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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,421.30, 880,147.80 and 502,784.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,421.30, 880,147.80 and 502,784.40 is: 753,334.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,421.30 : 880,147.80 = 502,784.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,421.30/880,147.80 = 502,784.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,421.30x = 880,147.80 × 502,784.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,421.30x = 442,524,583,534.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,524,583,534.32/587,421.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,334.25

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