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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,978.35, 811,819.64 and 416,673.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,978.35, 811,819.64 and 416,673.71 is: 574,323.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,978.35 : 811,819.64 = 416,673.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,978.35/811,819.64 = 416,673.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,978.35x = 811,819.64 × 416,673.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,978.35x = 338,263,898,232.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,263,898,232.25/588,978.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,323.15

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