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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,941.40, 883,412.10 and 323,520.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,941.40, 883,412.10 and 323,520.60 is: 485,280.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,941.40 : 883,412.10 = 323,520.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,941.40/883,412.10 = 323,520.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,941.40x = 883,412.10 × 323,520.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,941.40x = 285,802,012,639.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,802,012,639.26/588,941.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,280.90

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