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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,940.40, 883,410.60 and 323,519.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,940.40, 883,410.60 and 323,519.60 is: 485,279.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,940.40 : 883,410.60 = 323,519.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,940.40/883,410.60 = 323,519.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,940.40x = 883,410.60 × 323,519.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,940.40x = 285,800,643,947.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,800,643,947.76/588,940.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,279.40

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