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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,768.06, 880,914.18 and 317,885.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,768.06, 880,914.18 and 317,885.45 is: 476,429.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,768.06 : 880,914.18 = 317,885.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,768.06/880,914.18 = 317,885.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,768.06x = 880,914.18 × 317,885.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,768.06x = 280,029,797,308.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,029,797,308.18/587,768.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,429.08

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