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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,192.72, 811,057.57 and 406,589.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,192.72, 811,057.57 and 406,589.37 is: 560,645.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,192.72 : 811,057.57 = 406,589.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,192.72/811,057.57 = 406,589.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,192.72x = 811,057.57 × 406,589.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,192.72x = 329,767,386,420.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,767,386,420.03/588,192.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,645.13

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