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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,287.81, 812,014.65 and 508,571.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,287.81, 812,014.65 and 508,571.66 is: 701,982.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,287.81 : 812,014.65 = 508,571.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,287.81/812,014.65 = 508,571.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,287.81x = 812,014.65 × 508,571.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,287.81x = 412,967,638,494.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,967,638,494.82/588,287.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,982.31

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