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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,733.40, 812,578.70 and 359,241.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,733.40, 812,578.70 and 359,241.52 is: 495,830.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,733.40 : 812,578.70 = 359,241.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,733.40/812,578.70 = 359,241.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,733.40x = 812,578.70 × 359,241.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,733.40x = 291,912,007,307.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,912,007,307.62/588,733.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,830.55

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