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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,535.22, 812,150.91 and 326,907.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,535.22, 812,150.91 and 326,907.50 is: 451,116.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,535.22 : 812,150.91 = 326,907.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,535.22/812,150.91 = 326,907.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,535.22x = 812,150.91 × 326,907.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,535.22x = 265,498,219,550.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,498,219,550.07/588,535.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,116.96

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