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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,543.89, 588,360.21 and 324,345.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,543.89, 588,360.21 and 324,345.30 is: 447,390.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,543.89 : 588,360.21 = 324,345.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,543.89/588,360.21 = 324,345.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,543.89x = 588,360.21 × 324,345.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,543.89x = 190,831,868,820.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,831,868,820.51/426,543.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,390.94

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