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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,193.72, 811,058.95 and 406,590.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,193.72, 811,058.95 and 406,590.37 is: 560,646.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,193.72 : 811,058.95 = 406,590.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,193.72/811,058.95 = 406,590.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,193.72x = 811,058.95 × 406,590.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,193.72x = 329,768,758,572.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,768,758,572.31/588,193.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,646.51

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