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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,007.76, 887,996.04 and 326,475.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,007.76, 887,996.04 and 326,475.28 is: 488,878.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,007.76 : 887,996.04 = 326,475.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,007.76/887,996.04 = 326,475.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,007.76x = 887,996.04 × 326,475.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,007.76x = 289,908,755,797.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,908,755,797.89/593,007.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,878.52

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