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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,019.56, 811,443.06 and 346,312.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,019.56, 811,443.06 and 346,312.20 is: 477,896.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,019.56 : 811,443.06 = 346,312.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,019.56/811,443.06 = 346,312.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,019.56x = 811,443.06 × 346,312.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,019.56x = 281,012,631,283.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,012,631,283.33/588,019.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,896.74

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