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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,002.40, 887,566.20 and 326,063.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,002.40, 887,566.20 and 326,063.20 is: 488,853.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,002.40 : 887,566.20 = 326,063.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,002.40/887,566.20 = 326,063.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,002.40x = 887,566.20 × 326,063.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,002.40x = 289,402,675,383.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,402,675,383.84/592,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,853.89

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