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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,003.16, 880,894.86 and 347,399.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,003.16, 880,894.86 and 347,399.14 is: 520,442.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,003.16 : 880,894.86 = 347,399.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,003.16/880,894.86 = 347,399.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,003.16x = 880,894.86 × 347,399.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,003.16x = 306,022,116,794.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,022,116,794.42/588,003.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,442.98

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