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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,185.38, 811,238.22 and 425,452.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,185.38, 811,238.22 and 425,452.33 is: 586,793.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,185.38 : 811,238.22 = 425,452.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,185.38/811,238.22 = 425,452.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,185.38x = 811,238.22 × 425,452.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,185.38x = 345,143,190,884.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,143,190,884.05/588,185.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,793.22

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