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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,849.81, 880,279.04 and 387,562.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,849.81, 880,279.04 and 387,562.52 is: 580,357.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,849.81 : 880,279.04 = 387,562.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,849.81/880,279.04 = 387,562.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,849.81x = 880,279.04 × 387,562.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,849.81x = 341,163,166,215.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,163,166,215.19/587,849.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,357.71

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