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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,262.36, 806,514.44 and 577,633.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,262.36, 806,514.44 and 577,633.48 is: 791,942.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,262.36 : 806,514.44 = 577,633.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,262.36/806,514.44 = 577,633.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,262.36x = 806,514.44 × 577,633.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,262.36x = 465,869,742,647.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,869,742,647.45/588,262.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791,942.12

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