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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,121.26, 811,481.94 and 346,315.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,121.26, 811,481.94 and 346,315.56 is: 477,841.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,121.26 : 811,481.94 = 346,315.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,121.26/811,481.94 = 346,315.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,121.26x = 811,481.94 × 346,315.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,121.26x = 281,028,822,480.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,028,822,480.99/588,121.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,841.63

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