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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,162.28, 879,406.50 and 350,014.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,162.28, 879,406.50 and 350,014.95 is: 524,225.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,162.28 : 879,406.50 = 350,014.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,162.28/879,406.50 = 350,014.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,162.28x = 879,406.50 × 350,014.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,162.28x = 307,805,422,127.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,805,422,127.18/587,162.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,225.47

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