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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,978.10, 811,819.30 and 416,673.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,978.10, 811,819.30 and 416,673.46 is: 574,322.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,978.10 : 811,819.30 = 416,673.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,978.10/811,819.30 = 416,673.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,978.10x = 811,819.30 × 416,673.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,978.10x = 338,263,551,525.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,263,551,525.00/588,978.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,322.80

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