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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,170.88, 811,534.32 and 346,434.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,170.88, 811,534.32 and 346,434.48 is: 477,996.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,170.88 : 811,534.32 = 346,434.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,170.88/811,534.32 = 346,434.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,170.88x = 811,534.32 × 346,434.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,170.88x = 281,143,470,151.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,143,470,151.35/588,170.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,996.24

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