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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,567.72, 812,250.18 and 346,860.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,567.72, 812,250.18 and 346,860.48 is: 478,683.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,567.72 : 812,250.18 = 346,860.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,567.72/812,250.18 = 346,860.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,567.72x = 812,250.18 × 346,860.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,567.72x = 281,737,487,314.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,737,487,314.89/588,567.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,683.21

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