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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,426.57, 812,002.04 and 358,947.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,426.57, 812,002.04 and 358,947.39 is: 495,331.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,426.57 : 812,002.04 = 358,947.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,426.57/812,002.04 = 358,947.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,426.57x = 812,002.04 × 358,947.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,426.57x = 291,466,011,137.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,466,011,137.94/588,426.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,331.15

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