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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,095.99, 811,273.23 and 384,266.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,095.99, 811,273.23 and 384,266.06 is: 530,091.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,095.99 : 811,273.23 = 384,266.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,095.99/811,273.23 = 384,266.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,095.99x = 811,273.23 × 384,266.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,095.99x = 311,744,769,703.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,744,769,703.76/588,095.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530,091.65

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