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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,286.81, 812,013.27 and 508,570.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,286.81, 812,013.27 and 508,570.66 is: 701,980.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,286.81 : 812,013.27 = 508,570.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,286.81/812,013.27 = 508,570.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,286.81x = 812,013.27 × 508,570.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,286.81x = 412,966,124,652.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,966,124,652.66/588,286.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,980.93

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