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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,264.59, 880,170.17 and 348,507.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,264.59, 880,170.17 and 348,507.23 is: 521,441.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,264.59 : 880,170.17 = 348,507.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,264.59/880,170.17 = 348,507.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,264.59x = 880,170.17 × 348,507.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,264.59x = 306,745,661,731.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,745,661,731.94/588,264.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,441.65

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