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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,382.12, 811,941.64 and 326,721.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,382.12, 811,941.64 and 326,721.20 is: 450,860.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,382.12 : 811,941.64 = 326,721.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,382.12/811,941.64 = 326,721.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,382.12x = 811,941.64 × 326,721.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,382.12x = 265,278,546,950.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,278,546,950.77/588,382.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,860.99

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