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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,285.57, 901,062.67 and 586,732.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,285.57, 901,062.67 and 586,732.29 is: 880,718.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,285.57 : 901,062.67 = 586,732.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,285.57/901,062.67 = 586,732.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,285.57x = 901,062.67 × 586,732.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,285.57x = 528,682,563,802.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,682,563,802.61/600,285.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880,718.43

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