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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,023.15, 880,921.79 and 347,417.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,023.15, 880,921.79 and 347,417.51 is: 520,468.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,023.15 : 880,921.79 = 347,417.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,023.15/880,921.79 = 347,417.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,023.15x = 880,921.79 × 347,417.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,023.15x = 306,047,653,049.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,047,653,049.46/588,023.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,468.71

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