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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,876.87, 812,650.23 and 320,604.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,876.87, 812,650.23 and 320,604.87 is: 442,434.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,876.87 : 812,650.23 = 320,604.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,876.87/812,650.23 = 320,604.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,876.87x = 812,650.23 × 320,604.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,876.87x = 260,539,621,344.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,539,621,344.62/588,876.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,434.80

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