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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,183.38, 811,235.46 and 425,450.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,183.38, 811,235.46 and 425,450.33 is: 586,790.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,183.38 : 811,235.46 = 425,450.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,183.38/811,235.46 = 425,450.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,183.38x = 811,235.46 × 425,450.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,183.38x = 345,140,398,802.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,140,398,802.27/588,183.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,790.46

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