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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,153.66, 811,650.36 and 326,548.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,153.66, 811,650.36 and 326,548.90 is: 450,636.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,153.66 : 811,650.36 = 326,548.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,153.66/811,650.36 = 326,548.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,153.66x = 811,650.36 × 326,548.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,153.66x = 265,043,532,242.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,043,532,242.60/588,153.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,636.54

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