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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,307.47, 811,594.66 and 346,474.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,307.47, 811,594.66 and 346,474.28 is: 477,975.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,307.47 : 811,594.66 = 346,474.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,307.47/811,594.66 = 346,474.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,307.47x = 811,594.66 × 346,474.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,307.47x = 281,196,675,475.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,196,675,475.35/588,307.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,975.70

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