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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,177.88, 811,543.98 and 346,441.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,177.88, 811,543.98 and 346,441.48 is: 478,005.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,177.88 : 811,543.98 = 346,441.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,177.88/811,543.98 = 346,441.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,177.88x = 811,543.98 × 346,441.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,177.88x = 281,152,497,516.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,152,497,516.29/588,177.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,005.90

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