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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,355.35, 811,904.80 and 326,694.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,355.35, 811,904.80 and 326,694.37 is: 450,824.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,355.35 : 811,904.80 = 326,694.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,355.35/811,904.80 = 326,694.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,355.35x = 811,904.80 × 326,694.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,355.35x = 265,244,727,135.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,244,727,135.98/588,355.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,824.03

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