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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,951.40, 883,427.10 and 323,530.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,951.40, 883,427.10 and 323,530.60 is: 485,295.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,951.40 : 883,427.10 = 323,530.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,951.40/883,427.10 = 323,530.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,951.40x = 883,427.10 × 323,530.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,951.40x = 285,815,699,719.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,815,699,719.26/588,951.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,295.90

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