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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,486.50, 888,729.76 and 326,109.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,486.50, 888,729.76 and 326,109.90 is: 489,164.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,486.50 : 888,729.76 = 326,109.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,486.50/888,729.76 = 326,109.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,486.50x = 888,729.76 × 326,109.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,486.50x = 289,823,573,160.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,823,573,160.62/592,486.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,164.86

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