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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,960.72, 811,795.32 and 416,656.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,960.72, 811,795.32 and 416,656.08 is: 574,298.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,960.72 : 811,795.32 = 416,656.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,960.72/811,795.32 = 416,656.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,960.72x = 811,795.32 × 416,656.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,960.72x = 338,239,455,793.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,239,455,793.55/588,960.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,298.84

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