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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,962.43, 812,667.87 and 347,156.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,962.43, 812,667.87 and 347,156.64 is: 479,017.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,962.43 : 812,667.87 = 347,156.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,962.43/812,667.87 = 347,156.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,962.43x = 812,667.87 × 347,156.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,962.43x = 282,123,047,185.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,123,047,185.16/588,962.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,017.05

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