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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,865.81, 883,303.16 and 322,481.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,865.81, 883,303.16 and 322,481.01 is: 483,723.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,865.81 : 883,303.16 = 322,481.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,865.81/883,303.16 = 322,481.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,865.81x = 883,303.16 × 322,481.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,865.81x = 284,848,494,280.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,848,494,280.25/588,865.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,723.95

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