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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,427.57, 812,003.41 and 358,948.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,427.57, 812,003.41 and 358,948.39 is: 495,332.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,427.57 : 812,003.41 = 358,948.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,427.57/812,003.41 = 358,948.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,427.57x = 812,003.41 × 358,948.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,427.57x = 291,467,316,694.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,467,316,694.01/588,427.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,332.53

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