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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,883.22, 811,275.49 and 326,235.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,883.22, 811,275.49 and 326,235.90 is: 450,203.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,883.22 : 811,275.49 = 326,235.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,883.22/811,275.49 = 326,235.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,883.22x = 811,275.49 × 326,235.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,883.22x = 264,667,189,628.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,667,189,628.09/587,883.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,203.68

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