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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,904.93, 813,193.93 and 569,861.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,904.93, 813,193.93 and 569,861.63 is: 786,897.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,904.93 : 813,193.93 = 569,861.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,904.93/813,193.93 = 569,861.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,904.93x = 813,193.93 × 569,861.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,904.93x = 463,408,018,151.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,408,018,151.74/588,904.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,897.84

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