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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,574.89, 812,259.99 and 346,867.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,574.89, 812,259.99 and 346,867.65 is: 478,693.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,574.89 : 812,259.99 = 346,867.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,574.89/812,259.99 = 346,867.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,574.89x = 812,259.99 × 346,867.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,574.89x = 281,746,713,920.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,746,713,920.32/588,574.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,693.06

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