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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,042.88, 880,951.40 and 347,437.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,042.88, 880,951.40 and 347,437.28 is: 520,498.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,042.88 : 880,951.40 = 347,437.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,042.88/880,951.40 = 347,437.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,042.88x = 880,951.40 × 347,437.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,042.88x = 306,075,358,228.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,075,358,228.19/588,042.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,498.37

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