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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,153.60, 811,618.32 and 326,495.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,153.60, 811,618.32 and 326,495.46 is: 450,545.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,153.60 : 811,618.32 = 326,495.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,153.60/811,618.32 = 326,495.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,153.60x = 811,618.32 × 326,495.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,153.60x = 264,989,696,732.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,989,696,732.83/588,153.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,545.06

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