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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,490.13, 888,735.20 and 326,113.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,490.13, 888,735.20 and 326,113.53 is: 489,170.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,490.13 : 888,735.20 = 326,113.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,490.13/888,735.20 = 326,113.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,490.13x = 888,735.20 × 326,113.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,490.13x = 289,828,571,676.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,828,571,676.69/592,490.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,170.30

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