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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,562, 812,303.04 and 346,767.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,562, 812,303.04 and 346,767.28 is: 478,590.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,562 : 812,303.04 = 346,767.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,562/812,303.04 = 346,767.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,562x = 812,303.04 × 346,767.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,562x = 281,680,115,716.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,680,115,716.53/588,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,590.39

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