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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,913.44, 883,374.77 and 322,528.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,913.44, 883,374.77 and 322,528.65 is: 483,795.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,913.44 : 883,374.77 = 322,528.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,913.44/883,374.77 = 322,528.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,913.44x = 883,374.77 × 322,528.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,913.44x = 284,913,672,012.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,913,672,012.16/588,913.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,795.50

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