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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,015.81, 880,910.91 and 347,410.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,015.81, 880,910.91 and 347,410.26 is: 520,457.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,015.81 : 880,910.91 = 347,410.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,015.81/880,910.91 = 347,410.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,015.81x = 880,910.91 × 347,410.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,015.81x = 306,037,488,279.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,037,488,279.94/588,015.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,457.92

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