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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,963.43, 812,669.25 and 347,157.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,963.43, 812,669.25 and 347,157.64 is: 479,018.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,963.43 : 812,669.25 = 347,157.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,963.43/812,669.25 = 347,157.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,963.43x = 812,669.25 × 347,157.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,963.43x = 282,124,338,930.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,124,338,930.57/588,963.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,018.43

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