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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,484.06, 811,898.94 and 384,652.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,484.06, 811,898.94 and 384,652.48 is: 530,683.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,484.06 : 811,898.94 = 384,652.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,484.06/811,898.94 = 384,652.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,484.06x = 811,898.94 × 384,652.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,484.06x = 312,298,940,780.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,298,940,780.37/588,484.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530,683.77

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