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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,502.92, 812,953.86 and 566,654.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,502.92, 812,953.86 and 566,654.76 is: 782,772.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,502.92 : 812,953.86 = 566,654.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,502.92/812,953.86 = 566,654.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,502.92x = 812,953.86 × 566,654.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,502.92x = 460,664,174,429.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,664,174,429.37/588,502.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,772.96

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