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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,401.40, 882,164.70 and 322,462.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,401.40, 882,164.70 and 322,462.20 is: 483,453.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,401.40 : 882,164.70 = 322,462.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,401.40/882,164.70 = 322,462.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,401.40x = 882,164.70 × 322,462.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,401.40x = 284,464,769,924.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,464,769,924.34/588,401.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,453.59

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