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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,788.02, 811,156.35 and 329,722.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,788.02, 811,156.35 and 329,722.17 is: 455,021.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,788.02 : 811,156.35 = 329,722.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,788.02/811,156.35 = 329,722.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,788.02x = 811,156.35 × 329,722.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,788.02x = 267,456,231,931.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,456,231,931.28/587,788.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,021.58

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