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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,027.77, 811,513.73 and 346,471.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,027.77, 811,513.73 and 346,471.33 is: 478,151.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,027.77 : 811,513.73 = 346,471.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,027.77/811,513.73 = 346,471.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,027.77x = 811,513.73 × 346,471.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,027.77x = 281,166,241,346.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,166,241,346.36/588,027.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,151.30

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