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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,326, 810,441.12 and 345,555.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,326, 810,441.12 and 345,555.40 is: 476,826.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,326 : 810,441.12 = 345,555.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,326/810,441.12 = 345,555.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,326x = 810,441.12 × 345,555.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,326x = 280,052,305,398.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,052,305,398.05/587,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,826.00

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