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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,207.15, 882,292.26 and 323,630.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,207.15, 882,292.26 and 323,630.72 is: 485,435.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,207.15 : 882,292.26 = 323,630.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,207.15/882,292.26 = 323,630.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,207.15x = 882,292.26 × 323,630.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,207.15x = 285,536,877,736.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,536,877,736.07/588,207.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,435.92

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