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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,468.87, 973,581.21 and 588,319.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,468.87, 973,581.21 and 588,319.80 is: 880,560.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,468.87 : 973,581.21 = 588,319.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,468.87/973,581.21 = 588,319.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,468.87x = 973,581.21 × 588,319.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,468.87x = 572,777,103,064.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,777,103,064.55/650,468.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880,560.36

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