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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,600.06, 812,252.79 and 343,631.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,600.06, 812,252.79 and 343,631.76 is: 474,202.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,600.06 : 812,252.79 = 343,631.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,600.06/812,252.79 = 343,631.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,600.06x = 812,252.79 × 343,631.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,600.06x = 279,115,855,792.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,115,855,792.61/588,600.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,202.90

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