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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,535.29, 812,070.23 and 359,039.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,535.29, 812,070.23 and 359,039.61 is: 495,408.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,535.29 : 812,070.23 = 359,039.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,535.29/812,070.23 = 359,039.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,535.29x = 812,070.23 × 359,039.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,535.29x = 291,565,376,876.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,565,376,876.61/588,535.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,408.49

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