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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,731.40, 812,575.94 and 359,239.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,731.40, 812,575.94 and 359,239.52 is: 495,827.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,731.40 : 812,575.94 = 359,239.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,731.40/812,575.94 = 359,239.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,731.40x = 812,575.94 × 359,239.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,731.40x = 291,909,387,484.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,909,387,484.37/588,731.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,827.79

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