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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,596.83, 812,015.88 and 370,419.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,596.83, 812,015.88 and 370,419.01 is: 511,022.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,596.83 : 812,015.88 = 370,419.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,596.83/812,015.88 = 370,419.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,596.83x = 812,015.88 × 370,419.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,596.83x = 300,786,118,373.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,786,118,373.88/588,596.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,022.32

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