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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,477.92, 812,919.36 and 566,629.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,477.92, 812,919.36 and 566,629.76 is: 782,738.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,477.92 : 812,919.36 = 566,629.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,477.92/812,919.36 = 566,629.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,477.92x = 812,919.36 × 566,629.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,477.92x = 460,624,301,856.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,624,301,856.15/588,477.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,738.46

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