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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,999.42, 812,797.66 and 359,940.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,999.42, 812,797.66 and 359,940.10 is: 496,704.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,999.42 : 812,797.66 = 359,940.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,999.42/812,797.66 = 359,940.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,999.42x = 812,797.66 × 359,940.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,999.42x = 292,558,471,020.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,558,471,020.17/588,999.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,704.18

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