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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,206.65, 882,291.51 and 323,630.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,206.65, 882,291.51 and 323,630.22 is: 485,435.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,206.65 : 882,291.51 = 323,630.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,206.65/882,291.51 = 323,630.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,206.65x = 882,291.51 × 323,630.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,206.65x = 285,536,193,867.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,536,193,867.28/588,206.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,435.17

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