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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,595.83, 812,014.50 and 370,418.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,595.83, 812,014.50 and 370,418.01 is: 511,020.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,595.83 : 812,014.50 = 370,418.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,595.83/812,014.50 = 370,418.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,595.83x = 812,014.50 × 370,418.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,595.83x = 300,784,795,181.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,784,795,181.15/588,595.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,020.94

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