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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,509.28, 812,076.84 and 346,776.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,509.28, 812,076.84 and 346,776.12 is: 478,512.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,509.28 : 812,076.84 = 346,776.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,509.28/812,076.84 = 346,776.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,509.28x = 812,076.84 × 346,776.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,509.28x = 281,608,855,717.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,608,855,717.06/588,509.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,512.18

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