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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,003.66, 880,895.61 and 347,399.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,003.66, 880,895.61 and 347,399.64 is: 520,443.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,003.66 : 880,895.61 = 347,399.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,003.66/880,895.61 = 347,399.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,003.66x = 880,895.61 × 347,399.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,003.66x = 306,022,817,791.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,022,817,791.58/588,003.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,443.73

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