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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,013.02, 880,532.76 and 332,474.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,013.02, 880,532.76 and 332,474.66 is: 498,719.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,013.02 : 880,532.76 = 332,474.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,013.02/880,532.76 = 332,474.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,013.02x = 880,532.76 × 332,474.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,013.02x = 292,754,829,999.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,754,829,999.86/587,013.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,719.48

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