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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,284.30, 812,009.81 and 508,568.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,284.30, 812,009.81 and 508,568.15 is: 701,977.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,284.30 : 812,009.81 = 508,568.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,284.30/812,009.81 = 508,568.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,284.30x = 812,009.81 × 508,568.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,284.30x = 412,962,330,155.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,962,330,155.00/588,284.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,977.48

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