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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,025.02, 811,509.93 and 346,468.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,025.02, 811,509.93 and 346,468.59 is: 478,147.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,025.02 : 811,509.93 = 346,468.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,025.02/811,509.93 = 346,468.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,025.02x = 811,509.93 × 346,468.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,025.02x = 281,162,701,218.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,162,701,218.10/588,025.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,147.51

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