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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,854.29, 876,901.34 and 568,175.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,854.29, 876,901.34 and 568,175.48 is: 847,546.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,854.29 : 876,901.34 = 568,175.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,854.29/876,901.34 = 568,175.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,854.29x = 876,901.34 × 568,175.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,854.29x = 498,233,832,541.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,233,832,541.76/587,854.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847,546.48

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