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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,094.74, 811,271.51 and 384,264.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,094.74, 811,271.51 and 384,264.82 is: 530,089.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,094.74 : 811,271.51 = 384,264.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,094.74/811,271.51 = 384,264.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,094.74x = 811,271.51 × 384,264.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,094.74x = 311,743,094,783.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,743,094,783.60/588,094.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530,089.93

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