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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,015.56, 880,913.10 and 347,411.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,015.56, 880,913.10 and 347,411.54 is: 520,461.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,015.56 : 880,913.10 = 347,411.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,015.56/880,913.10 = 347,411.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,015.56x = 880,913.10 × 347,411.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,015.56x = 306,039,376,677.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,039,376,677.17/588,015.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,461.36

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