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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,049.88, 811,383.68 and 346,244.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,049.88, 811,383.68 and 346,244.22 is: 477,743.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,049.88 : 811,383.68 = 346,244.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,049.88/811,383.68 = 346,244.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,049.88x = 811,383.68 × 346,244.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,049.88x = 280,936,910,267.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,936,910,267.94/588,049.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,743.34

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