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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,031.16, 811,713.79 and 416,843.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,031.16, 811,713.79 and 416,843.90 is: 575,408.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,031.16 : 811,713.79 = 416,843.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,031.16/811,713.79 = 416,843.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,031.16x = 811,713.79 × 416,843.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,031.16x = 338,357,941,907.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,357,941,907.38/588,031.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,408.18

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