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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,541.04, 812,078.16 and 359,045.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,541.04, 812,078.16 and 359,045.36 is: 495,416.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,541.04 : 812,078.16 = 359,045.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,541.04/812,078.16 = 359,045.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,541.04x = 812,078.16 × 359,045.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,541.04x = 291,572,895,305.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,572,895,305.34/588,541.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,416.42

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