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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,914.10, 812,741.94 and 327,300.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,914.10, 812,741.94 and 327,300.93 is: 451,697.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,914.10 : 812,741.94 = 327,300.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,914.10/812,741.94 = 327,300.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,914.10x = 812,741.94 × 327,300.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,914.10x = 266,011,192,812.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,011,192,812.00/588,914.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,697.78

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