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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,819.52, 811,374.24 and 346,082.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,819.52, 811,374.24 and 346,082.88 is: 477,702.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,819.52 : 811,374.24 = 346,082.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,819.52/811,374.24 = 346,082.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,819.52x = 811,374.24 × 346,082.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,819.52x = 280,802,733,737.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,802,733,737.01/587,819.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,702.29

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