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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,501.92, 812,952.48 and 566,653.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,501.92, 812,952.48 and 566,653.76 is: 782,771.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,501.92 : 812,952.48 = 566,653.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,501.92/812,952.48 = 566,653.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,501.92x = 812,952.48 × 566,653.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,501.92x = 460,662,579,493.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,662,579,493.33/588,501.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,771.58

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