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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,075.12, 811,418.74 and 346,269.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,075.12, 811,418.74 and 346,269.48 is: 477,778.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,075.12 : 811,418.74 = 346,269.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,075.12/811,418.74 = 346,269.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,075.12x = 811,418.74 × 346,269.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,075.12x = 280,969,545,162.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,969,545,162.06/588,075.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,778.32

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