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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,469.62, 973,582.33 and 588,320.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,469.62, 973,582.33 and 588,320.55 is: 880,561.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,469.62 : 973,582.33 = 588,320.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,469.62/973,582.33 = 588,320.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,469.62x = 973,582.33 × 588,320.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,469.62x = 572,778,490,385.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,778,490,385.08/650,469.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880,561.48

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