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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,010.28, 811,355.82 and 346,340.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,010.28, 811,355.82 and 346,340.97 is: 477,892.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,010.28 : 811,355.82 = 346,340.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,010.28/811,355.82 = 346,340.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,010.28x = 811,355.82 × 346,340.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,010.28x = 281,005,761,713.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,005,761,713.95/588,010.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,892.60

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