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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,064.94, 811,480.83 and 329,906.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,064.94, 811,480.83 and 329,906.58 is: 455,243.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,064.94 : 811,480.83 = 329,906.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,064.94/811,480.83 = 329,906.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,064.94x = 811,480.83 × 329,906.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,064.94x = 267,712,865,360.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,712,865,360.86/588,064.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,243.71

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