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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,989.66, 884,315.34 and 518,774.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589,989.66, 884,315.34 and 518,774.82 is: 777,573.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589,989.66 : 884,315.34 = 518,774.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589,989.66/884,315.34 = 518,774.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589,989.66x = 884,315.34 × 518,774.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589,989.66x = 458,760,531,331.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,760,531,331.74/589,989.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777,573.85

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