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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,980.16, 812,774.76 and 327,334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,980.16, 812,774.76 and 327,334.56 is: 451,711.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,980.16 : 812,774.76 = 327,334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,980.16/812,774.76 = 327,334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,980.16x = 812,774.76 × 327,334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,980.16x = 266,049,268,443.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,049,268,443.71/588,980.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,711.77

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