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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,152.66, 811,648.98 and 326,547.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,152.66, 811,648.98 and 326,547.90 is: 450,635.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,152.66 : 811,648.98 = 326,547.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,152.66/811,648.98 = 326,547.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,152.66x = 811,648.98 × 326,547.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,152.66x = 265,042,269,956.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,042,269,956.14/588,152.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,635.16

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