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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,028.41, 811,544.67 and 329,947.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,028.41, 811,544.67 and 329,947.83 is: 455,364.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,028.41 : 811,544.67 = 329,947.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,028.41/811,544.67 = 329,947.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,028.41x = 811,544.67 × 329,947.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,028.41x = 267,767,402,814.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,767,402,814.57/588,028.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,364.74

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