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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,007.46, 811,351.94 and 346,338.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,007.46, 811,351.94 and 346,338.15 is: 477,888.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,007.46 : 811,351.94 = 346,338.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,007.46/811,351.94 = 346,338.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,007.46x = 811,351.94 × 346,338.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,007.46x = 281,002,132,508.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,002,132,508.16/588,007.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,888.72

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