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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,492.54, 806,813.46 and 577,863.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,492.54, 806,813.46 and 577,863.72 is: 792,241.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,492.54 : 806,813.46 = 577,863.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,492.54/806,813.46 = 577,863.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,492.54x = 806,813.46 × 577,863.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,492.54x = 466,228,227,341.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,228,227,341.67/588,492.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792,241.53

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