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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,097.75, 811,588.87 and 329,993.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,097.75, 811,588.87 and 329,993.79 is: 455,399.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,097.75 : 811,588.87 = 329,993.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,097.75/811,588.87 = 329,993.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,097.75x = 811,588.87 × 329,993.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,097.75x = 267,819,287,133.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,819,287,133.12/588,097.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,399.27

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