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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,792.80, 977,689.20 and 588,807.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,792.80, 977,689.20 and 588,807.20 is: 883,210.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,792.80 : 977,689.20 = 588,807.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,792.80/977,689.20 = 588,807.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,792.80x = 977,689.20 × 588,807.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,792.80x = 575,670,440,322.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,670,440,322.24/651,792.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883,210.80

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