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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,571.70, 813,478.95 and 375,027

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589,571.70, 813,478.95 and 375,027 is: 517,454.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589,571.70 : 813,478.95 = 375,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589,571.70/813,478.95 = 375,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589,571.70x = 813,478.95 × 375,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589,571.70x = 305,076,570,181.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,076,570,181.65/589,571.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,454.57

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