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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,543.84, 867,824.44 and 588,390.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,543.84, 867,824.44 and 588,390.52 is: 812,385.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,543.84 : 867,824.44 = 588,390.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,543.84/867,824.44 = 588,390.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,543.84x = 867,824.44 × 588,390.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,543.84x = 510,619,673,520.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,619,673,520.31/628,543.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,385.14

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