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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,110.56, 811,591.68 and 358,667.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,110.56, 811,591.68 and 358,667.44 is: 494,960.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,110.56 : 811,591.68 = 358,667.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,110.56/811,591.68 = 358,667.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,110.56x = 811,591.68 × 358,667.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,110.56x = 291,091,510,190.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,091,510,190.90/588,110.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,960.52

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