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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,996.01, 813,224.78 and 395,698.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,996.01, 813,224.78 and 395,698.02 is: 546,338.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,996.01 : 813,224.78 = 395,698.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,996.01/813,224.78 = 395,698.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,996.01x = 813,224.78 × 395,698.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,996.01x = 321,791,435,260.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,791,435,260.94/588,996.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,338.91

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