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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,195.72, 811,061.70 and 406,592.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,195.72, 811,061.70 and 406,592.38 is: 560,649.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,195.72 : 811,061.70 = 406,592.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,195.72/811,061.70 = 406,592.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,195.72x = 811,061.70 × 406,592.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,195.72x = 329,771,506,929.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,771,506,929.85/588,195.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,649.28

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