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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,423.58, 1,074,810.93 and 588,555.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,423.58, 1,074,810.93 and 588,555.96 is: 882,978.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,423.58 : 1,074,810.93 = 588,555.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,423.58/1,074,810.93 = 588,555.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,423.58x = 1,074,810.93 × 588,555.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,423.58x = 632,586,378,724.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,586,378,724.64/716,423.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,978.17

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