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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,513.16, 881,663.81 and 377,298.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,513.16, 881,663.81 and 377,298.72 is: 566,201.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,513.16 : 881,663.81 = 377,298.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,513.16/881,663.81 = 377,298.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,513.16x = 881,663.81 × 377,298.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,513.16x = 332,650,625,096.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,650,625,096.83/587,513.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,201.15

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