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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,994.72, 812,822.16 and 320,722.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,994.72, 812,822.16 and 320,722.72 is: 442,602.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,994.72 : 812,822.16 = 320,722.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,994.72/812,822.16 = 320,722.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,994.72x = 812,822.16 × 320,722.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,994.72x = 260,690,534,031.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,690,534,031.48/588,994.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,602.50

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