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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,805.80, 977,708.70 and 588,820.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,805.80, 977,708.70 and 588,820.20 is: 883,230.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,805.80 : 977,708.70 = 588,820.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,805.80/977,708.70 = 588,820.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,805.80x = 977,708.70 × 588,820.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,805.80x = 575,694,632,275.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,694,632,275.74/651,805.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883,230.30

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