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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,607.29, 812,250.27 and 326,979.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,607.29, 812,250.27 and 326,979.45 is: 451,216.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,607.29 : 812,250.27 = 326,979.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,607.29/812,250.27 = 326,979.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,607.29x = 812,250.27 × 326,979.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,607.29x = 265,589,146,546.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,589,146,546.95/588,607.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,216.20

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