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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,777.80, 879,333.90 and 509,758.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,777.80, 879,333.90 and 509,758.60 is: 762,614.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,777.80 : 879,333.90 = 509,758.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,777.80/879,333.90 = 509,758.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,777.80x = 879,333.90 × 509,758.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,777.80x = 448,248,017,796.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,248,017,796.54/587,777.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,614.75

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