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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,285.30, 812,011.19 and 508,569.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,285.30, 812,011.19 and 508,569.15 is: 701,978.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,285.30 : 812,011.19 = 508,569.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,285.30/812,011.19 = 508,569.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,285.30x = 812,011.19 × 508,569.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,285.30x = 412,963,840,688.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,963,840,688.79/588,285.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,978.85

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