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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,619.92, 813,115.08 and 566,771.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,619.92, 813,115.08 and 566,771.52 is: 782,933.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,619.92 : 813,115.08 = 566,771.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,619.92/813,115.08 = 566,771.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,619.92x = 813,115.08 × 566,771.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,619.92x = 460,850,469,826.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,850,469,826.52/588,619.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,933.87

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