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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,786.12, 811,153.73 and 329,720.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,786.12, 811,153.73 and 329,720.27 is: 455,018.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,786.12 : 811,153.73 = 329,720.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,786.12/811,153.73 = 329,720.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,786.12x = 811,153.73 × 329,720.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,786.12x = 267,453,828,348.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,453,828,348.83/587,786.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,018.96

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