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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,542.91, 882,590.27 and 348,724.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,542.91, 882,590.27 and 348,724.49 is: 522,953.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,542.91 : 882,590.27 = 348,724.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,542.91/882,590.27 = 348,724.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,542.91x = 882,590.27 × 348,724.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,542.91x = 307,780,838,243.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,780,838,243.57/588,542.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,953.95

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