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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,372.10, 811,927.86 and 326,711.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,372.10, 811,927.86 and 326,711.18 is: 450,847.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,372.10 : 811,927.86 = 326,711.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,372.10/811,927.86 = 326,711.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,372.10x = 811,927.86 × 326,711.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,372.10x = 265,265,909,215.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,265,909,215.48/588,372.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,847.19

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