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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,007.16, 880,900.86 and 347,403.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,007.16, 880,900.86 and 347,403.14 is: 520,448.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,007.16 : 880,900.86 = 347,403.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,007.16/880,900.86 = 347,403.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,007.16x = 880,900.86 × 347,403.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,007.16x = 306,027,724,792.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,027,724,792.70/588,007.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,448.98

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