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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,005.16, 880,897.86 and 347,401.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,005.16, 880,897.86 and 347,401.14 is: 520,445.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,005.16 : 880,897.86 = 347,401.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,005.16/880,897.86 = 347,401.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,005.16x = 880,897.86 × 347,401.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,005.16x = 306,024,920,787.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,024,920,787.56/588,005.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,445.98

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