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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,972.39, 812,759.76 and 359,912.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,972.39, 812,759.76 and 359,912.70 is: 496,666.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,972.39 : 812,759.76 = 359,912.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,972.39/812,759.76 = 359,912.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,972.39x = 812,759.76 × 359,912.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,972.39x = 292,522,559,672.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,522,559,672.95/588,972.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,666.00

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