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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,999.70, 881,999.55 and 378,047.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,999.70, 881,999.55 and 378,047.70 is: 567,071.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,999.70 : 881,999.55 = 378,047.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,999.70/881,999.55 = 378,047.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,999.70x = 881,999.55 × 378,047.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,999.70x = 333,437,901,278.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,437,901,278.54/587,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,071.55

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