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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,903.77, 812,480.27 and 385,074

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,903.77, 812,480.27 and 385,074 is: 531,266.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,903.77 : 812,480.27 = 385,074 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,903.77/812,480.27 = 385,074/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,903.77x = 812,480.27 × 385,074
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,903.77x = 312,865,025,564.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,865,025,564.61/588,903.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,266.80

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