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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,996.92, 812,794.22 and 359,937.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,996.92, 812,794.22 and 359,937.60 is: 496,700.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,996.92 : 812,794.22 = 359,937.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,996.92/812,794.22 = 359,937.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,996.92x = 812,794.22 × 359,937.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,996.92x = 292,555,200,641.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,555,200,641.08/588,996.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,700.73

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