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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,207.70, 975,311.55 and 587,999.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,207.70, 975,311.55 and 587,999.70 is: 881,999.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,207.70 : 975,311.55 = 587,999.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,207.70/975,311.55 = 587,999.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,207.70x = 975,311.55 × 587,999.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,207.70x = 573,482,898,806.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,482,898,806.54/650,207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881,999.55

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