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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,503.88, 888,755.84 and 326,127.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,503.88, 888,755.84 and 326,127.28 is: 489,190.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,503.88 : 888,755.84 = 326,127.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,503.88/888,755.84 = 326,127.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,503.88x = 888,755.84 × 326,127.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,503.88x = 289,847,524,683.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,847,524,683.32/592,503.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,190.93

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