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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,766.64, 800,266.72 and 585,900.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,766.64, 800,266.72 and 585,900.40 is: 797,725.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,766.64 : 800,266.72 = 585,900.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,766.64/800,266.72 = 585,900.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,766.64x = 800,266.72 × 585,900.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,766.64x = 468,876,591,354.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,876,591,354.69/587,766.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,725.76

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