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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,093.74, 811,270.13 and 384,263.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,093.74, 811,270.13 and 384,263.82 is: 530,088.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,093.74 : 811,270.13 = 384,263.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,093.74/811,270.13 = 384,263.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,093.74x = 811,270.13 × 384,263.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,093.74x = 311,741,757,284.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,741,757,284.38/588,093.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530,088.55

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