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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,001.80, 879,669.90 and 509,982.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,001.80, 879,669.90 and 509,982.60 is: 762,950.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,001.80 : 879,669.90 = 509,982.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,001.80/879,669.90 = 509,982.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,001.80x = 879,669.90 × 509,982.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,001.80x = 448,616,342,743.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,616,342,743.74/588,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,950.63

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