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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,576.90, 812,262.76 and 346,869.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,576.90, 812,262.76 and 346,869.66 is: 478,695.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,576.90 : 812,262.76 = 346,869.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,576.90/812,262.76 = 346,869.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,576.90x = 812,262.76 × 346,869.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,576.90x = 281,749,307,391.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,749,307,391.86/588,576.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,695.83

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