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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,246.02, 880,142.36 and 348,488.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,246.02, 880,142.36 and 348,488.63 is: 521,413.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,246.02 : 880,142.36 = 348,488.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,246.02/880,142.36 = 348,488.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,246.02x = 880,142.36 × 348,488.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,246.02x = 306,719,602,398.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,719,602,398.75/588,246.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,413.82

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