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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,184.38, 811,236.84 and 425,451.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,184.38, 811,236.84 and 425,451.33 is: 586,791.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,184.38 : 811,236.84 = 425,451.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,184.38/811,236.84 = 425,451.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,184.38x = 811,236.84 × 425,451.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,184.38x = 345,141,792,523.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,141,792,523.00/588,184.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,791.84

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