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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,068.02, 811,569.27 and 346,511.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,068.02, 811,569.27 and 346,511.71 is: 478,207.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,068.02 : 811,569.27 = 346,511.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,068.02/811,569.27 = 346,511.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,068.02x = 811,569.27 × 346,511.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,068.02x = 281,218,255,531.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,218,255,531.15/588,068.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,207.02

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