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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,543.91, 882,591.77 and 348,725.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,543.91, 882,591.77 and 348,725.49 is: 522,955.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,543.91 : 882,591.77 = 348,725.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,543.91/882,591.77 = 348,725.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,543.91x = 882,591.77 × 348,725.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,543.91x = 307,782,247,463.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,782,247,463.22/588,543.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,955.45

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