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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,044.66, 811,567.08 and 329,964.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,044.66, 811,567.08 and 329,964.08 is: 455,387.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,044.66 : 811,567.08 = 329,964.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,044.66/811,567.08 = 329,964.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,044.66x = 811,567.08 × 329,964.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,044.66x = 267,787,984,910.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,787,984,910.49/588,044.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,387.16

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