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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,713.70, 881,570.55 and 377,761.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,713.70, 881,570.55 and 377,761.70 is: 566,642.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,713.70 : 881,570.55 = 377,761.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,713.70/881,570.55 = 377,761.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,713.70x = 881,570.55 × 377,761.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,713.70x = 333,023,589,637.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,023,589,637.94/587,713.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,642.55

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