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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,914.19, 883,375.89 and 322,529.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,914.19, 883,375.89 and 322,529.39 is: 483,796.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,914.19 : 883,375.89 = 322,529.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,914.19/883,375.89 = 322,529.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,914.19x = 883,375.89 × 322,529.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,914.19x = 284,914,682,525.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,914,682,525.53/588,914.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,796.60

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