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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,096.75, 811,587.49 and 329,992.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,096.75, 811,587.49 and 329,992.79 is: 455,397.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,096.75 : 811,587.49 = 329,992.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,096.75/811,587.49 = 329,992.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,096.75x = 811,587.49 × 329,992.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,096.75x = 267,818,020,154.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,818,020,154.20/588,096.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,397.90

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