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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,884.10, 812,388.33 and 347,001.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,884.10, 812,388.33 and 347,001.54 is: 478,702.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,884.10 : 812,388.33 = 347,001.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,884.10/812,388.33 = 347,001.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,884.10x = 812,388.33 × 347,001.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,884.10x = 281,900,001,588.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,900,001,588.03/588,884.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,702.01

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