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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,004.20, 882,006.30 and 348,503.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,004.20, 882,006.30 and 348,503.40 is: 522,755.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,004.20 : 882,006.30 = 348,503.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,004.20/882,006.30 = 348,503.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,004.20x = 882,006.30 × 348,503.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,004.20x = 307,382,194,371.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,382,194,371.42/588,004.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,755.10

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