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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,539.97, 882,585.87 and 348,721.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,539.97, 882,585.87 and 348,721.55 is: 522,949.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,539.97 : 882,585.87 = 348,721.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,539.97/882,585.87 = 348,721.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,539.97x = 882,585.87 × 348,721.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,539.97x = 307,776,712,594.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,776,712,594.50/588,539.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,949.55

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