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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,297.60, 875,793.60 and 584,798.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,297.60, 875,793.60 and 584,798.40 is: 870,584.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,297.60 : 875,793.60 = 584,798.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,297.60/875,793.60 = 584,798.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,297.60x = 875,793.60 × 584,798.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,297.60x = 512,162,696,010.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,162,696,010.24/588,297.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870,584.37

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