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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,968.39, 812,754.23 and 359,908.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,968.39, 812,754.23 and 359,908.69 is: 496,660.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,968.39 : 812,754.23 = 359,908.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,968.39/812,754.23 = 359,908.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,968.39x = 812,754.23 × 359,908.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,968.39x = 292,517,310,211.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,517,310,211.26/588,968.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,660.46

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