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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,493.54, 806,814.83 and 577,864.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,493.54, 806,814.83 and 577,864.72 is: 792,242.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,493.54 : 806,814.83 = 577,864.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,493.54/806,814.83 = 577,864.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,493.54x = 806,814.83 × 577,864.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,493.54x = 466,229,825,829.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,229,825,829.80/588,493.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792,242.90

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