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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,470.62, 973,583.82 and 588,321.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,470.62, 973,583.82 and 588,321.55 is: 880,562.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,470.62 : 973,583.82 = 588,321.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,470.62/973,583.82 = 588,321.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,470.62x = 973,583.82 × 588,321.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,470.62x = 572,780,342,037.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,780,342,037.32/650,470.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880,562.97

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