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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,306.97, 811,593.97 and 346,473.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,306.97, 811,593.97 and 346,473.78 is: 477,975.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,306.97 : 811,593.97 = 346,473.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,306.97/811,593.97 = 346,473.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,306.97x = 811,593.97 × 346,473.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,306.97x = 281,196,030,611.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,196,030,611.11/588,306.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,975.01

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