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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,358.86, 811,909.62 and 326,697.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,358.86, 811,909.62 and 326,697.87 is: 450,828.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,358.86 : 811,909.62 = 326,697.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,358.86/811,909.62 = 326,697.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,358.86x = 811,909.62 × 326,697.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,358.86x = 265,249,143,486.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,249,143,486.51/588,358.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,828.84

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