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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,550.50, 812,446.52 and 397,822.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,550.50, 812,446.52 and 397,822.23 is: 549,161.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,550.50 : 812,446.52 = 397,822.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,550.50/812,446.52 = 397,822.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,550.50x = 812,446.52 × 397,822.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,550.50x = 323,209,284,353.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,209,284,353.03/588,550.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,161.52

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