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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,484.51, 888,726.76 and 326,107.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,484.51, 888,726.76 and 326,107.91 is: 489,161.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,484.51 : 888,726.76 = 326,107.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,484.51/888,726.76 = 326,107.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,484.51x = 888,726.76 × 326,107.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,484.51x = 289,820,821,005.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,820,821,005.77/592,484.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,161.86

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