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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,871.75, 812,643.06 and 320,599.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,871.75, 812,643.06 and 320,599.75 is: 442,427.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,871.75 : 812,643.06 = 320,599.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,871.75/812,643.06 = 320,599.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,871.75x = 812,643.06 × 320,599.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,871.75x = 260,533,161,875.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,533,161,875.24/588,871.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,427.68

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