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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,358.55, 1,208,991.24 and 588,380.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,358.55, 1,208,991.24 and 588,380.41 is: 812,634.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,358.55 : 1,208,991.24 = 588,380.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,358.55/1,208,991.24 = 588,380.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,358.55x = 1,208,991.24 × 588,380.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,358.55x = 711,346,755,432.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,346,755,432.65/875,358.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,634.73

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