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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,845.55, 812,621.84 and 362,535.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,845.55, 812,621.84 and 362,535.15 is: 500,307.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,845.55 : 812,621.84 = 362,535.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,845.55/812,621.84 = 362,535.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,845.55x = 812,621.84 × 362,535.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,845.55x = 294,603,978,845.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,603,978,845.00/588,845.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,307.73

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