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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,501.88, 888,752.82 and 326,125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,501.88, 888,752.82 and 326,125.28 is: 489,187.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,501.88 : 888,752.82 = 326,125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,501.88/888,752.82 = 326,125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,501.88x = 888,752.82 × 326,125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,501.88x = 289,844,762,273.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,844,762,273.29/592,501.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,187.92

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