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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,104.52, 812,687.50 and 480,635.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,104.52, 812,687.50 and 480,635.34 is: 664,178.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,104.52 : 812,687.50 = 480,635.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,104.52/812,687.50 = 480,635.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,104.52x = 812,687.50 × 480,635.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,104.52x = 390,606,332,876.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,606,332,876.25/588,104.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,178.42

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