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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,180.88, 811,548.12 and 346,444.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,180.88, 811,548.12 and 346,444.48 is: 478,010.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,180.88 : 811,548.12 = 346,444.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,180.88/811,548.12 = 346,444.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,180.88x = 811,548.12 × 346,444.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,180.88x = 281,156,366,428.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,156,366,428.38/588,180.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,010.04

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