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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,906.40, 883,359.60 and 323,485.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,906.40, 883,359.60 and 323,485.60 is: 485,228.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,906.40 : 883,359.60 = 323,485.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,906.40/883,359.60 = 323,485.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,906.40x = 883,359.60 × 323,485.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,906.40x = 285,754,110,221.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,754,110,221.76/588,906.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,228.40

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