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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,997.92, 812,795.60 and 359,938.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,997.92, 812,795.60 and 359,938.60 is: 496,702.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,997.92 : 812,795.60 = 359,938.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,997.92/812,795.60 = 359,938.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,997.92x = 812,795.60 × 359,938.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,997.92x = 292,556,510,350.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,556,510,350.16/588,997.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,702.11

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