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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,637.04, 812,401.61 and 343,701.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,637.04, 812,401.61 and 343,701.95 is: 474,356.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,637.04 : 812,401.61 = 343,701.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,637.04/812,401.61 = 343,701.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,637.04x = 812,401.61 × 343,701.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,637.04x = 279,224,011,759.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,224,011,759.62/588,637.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,356.85

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