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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586,376.22, 879,826.77 and 337,058.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586,376.22, 879,826.77 and 337,058.22 is: 505,738.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586,376.22 : 879,826.77 = 337,058.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586,376.22/879,826.77 = 337,058.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586,376.22x = 879,826.77 × 337,058.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586,376.22x = 296,552,845,004.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,552,845,004.55/586,376.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,738.18

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