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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,092.23, 811,268.06 and 384,262.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,092.23, 811,268.06 and 384,262.31 is: 530,086.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,092.23 : 811,268.06 = 384,262.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,092.23/811,268.06 = 384,262.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,092.23x = 811,268.06 × 384,262.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,092.23x = 311,739,738,871.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,739,738,871.68/588,092.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530,086.48

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