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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,437.25, 812,128.26 and 326,852.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,437.25, 812,128.26 and 326,852.22 is: 451,103.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,437.25 : 812,128.26 = 326,852.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,437.25/812,128.26 = 326,852.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,437.25x = 812,128.26 × 326,852.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,437.25x = 265,445,924,705.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,445,924,705.74/588,437.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,103.20

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