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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,671.95, 812,655.27 and 395,010.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,671.95, 812,655.27 and 395,010.37 is: 545,307.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,671.95 : 812,655.27 = 395,010.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,671.95/812,655.27 = 395,010.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,671.95x = 812,655.27 × 395,010.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,671.95x = 321,007,252,846.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,007,252,846.82/588,671.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,307.54

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