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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,114.80, 879,839.40 and 510,095.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,114.80, 879,839.40 and 510,095.60 is: 763,120.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,114.80 : 879,839.40 = 510,095.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,114.80/879,839.40 = 510,095.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,114.80x = 879,839.40 × 510,095.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,114.80x = 448,802,206,646.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,802,206,646.64/588,114.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763,120.07

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