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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,351.35, 811,899.29 and 326,690.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,351.35, 811,899.29 and 326,690.37 is: 450,818.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,351.35 : 811,899.29 = 326,690.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,351.35/811,899.29 = 326,690.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,351.35x = 811,899.29 × 326,690.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,351.35x = 265,239,677,819.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,239,677,819.39/588,351.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,818.51

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