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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,026.77, 811,512.35 and 346,470.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,026.77, 811,512.35 and 346,470.33 is: 478,149.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,026.77 : 811,512.35 = 346,470.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,026.77/811,512.35 = 346,470.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,026.77x = 811,512.35 × 346,470.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,026.77x = 281,164,951,703.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,164,951,703.58/588,026.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,149.92

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