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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,575.89, 812,261.37 and 346,868.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,575.89, 812,261.37 and 346,868.65 is: 478,694.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,575.89 : 812,261.37 = 346,868.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,575.89/812,261.37 = 346,868.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,575.89x = 812,261.37 × 346,868.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,575.89x = 281,748,004,859.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,748,004,859.05/588,575.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,694.44

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