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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,536.31, 812,206.81 and 346,829.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,536.31, 812,206.81 and 346,829.07 is: 478,639.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,536.31 : 812,206.81 = 346,829.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,536.31/812,206.81 = 346,829.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,536.31x = 812,206.81 × 346,829.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,536.31x = 281,696,936,039.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,696,936,039.28/588,536.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,639.86

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