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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,875.37, 812,648.15 and 320,603.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,875.37, 812,648.15 and 320,603.37 is: 442,432.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,875.37 : 812,648.15 = 320,603.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,875.37/812,648.15 = 320,603.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,875.37x = 812,648.15 × 320,603.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,875.37x = 260,537,733,911.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,537,733,911.25/588,875.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,432.72

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