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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,968.40, 812,754.22 and 359,908.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,968.40, 812,754.22 and 359,908.70 is: 496,660.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,968.40 : 812,754.22 = 359,908.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,968.40/812,754.22 = 359,908.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,968.40x = 812,754.22 × 359,908.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,968.40x = 292,517,314,739.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,517,314,739.71/588,968.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,660.46

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