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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,067.02, 811,567.89 and 346,510.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,067.02, 811,567.89 and 346,510.71 is: 478,205.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,067.02 : 811,567.89 = 346,510.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,067.02/811,567.89 = 346,510.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,067.02x = 811,567.89 × 346,510.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,067.02x = 281,216,965,777.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,216,965,777.10/588,067.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,205.64

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