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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,175.36, 811,462.08 and 346,310.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,175.36, 811,462.08 and 346,310.08 is: 477,778.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,175.36 : 811,462.08 = 346,310.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,175.36/811,462.08 = 346,310.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,175.36x = 811,462.08 × 346,310.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,175.36x = 281,017,497,841.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,017,497,841.77/588,175.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,778.43

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