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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,542.04, 812,079.54 and 359,046.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,542.04, 812,079.54 and 359,046.36 is: 495,417.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,542.04 : 812,079.54 = 359,046.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,542.04/812,079.54 = 359,046.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,542.04x = 812,079.54 × 359,046.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,542.04x = 291,574,202,867.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,574,202,867.47/588,542.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,417.80

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