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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,187.22, 811,049.99 and 406,583.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,187.22, 811,049.99 and 406,583.87 is: 560,637.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,187.22 : 811,049.99 = 406,583.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,187.22/811,049.99 = 406,583.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,187.22x = 811,049.99 × 406,583.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,187.22x = 329,759,837,609.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,759,837,609.49/588,187.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,637.55

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