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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,043.78, 810,123.60 and 332,444.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,043.78, 810,123.60 and 332,444.58 is: 458,775.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,043.78 : 810,123.60 = 332,444.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,043.78/810,123.60 = 332,444.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,043.78x = 810,123.60 × 332,444.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,043.78x = 269,321,199,950.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,321,199,950.09/587,043.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,775.32

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